Input Output, the development company behind the Cardano blockchain, said it will transfer the network's core infrastructure to independent teams starting in August 2026. The move marks a major step in the project's long-term decentralization plan.
What the transition involves
The company has not detailed which specific components of Cardano's core infrastructure will be handed over first. The timeline, however, is set: August 2026. Input Output said the transfer will be gradual, with independent teams taking over responsibility for maintaining and developing the network's foundational systems.
Why the shift is happening
Cardano has been moving toward community control through its governance system, known as Voltaire. This transition is the next phase in that process. By handing over core infrastructure, Input Output aims to reduce its own role in the network's day-to-day operations, pushing decision-making and maintenance to a broader set of stakeholders.
For now, Cardano users are unlikely to notice any immediate changes. The transition is planned to be phased, and Input Output will continue to support the network during the handover. The company said it will provide more details as the August 2026 deadline approaches.
With more than two years until the transfer begins, Input Output has time to finalize the structure of the independent teams. The company has not yet named the teams or outlined how they will be selected. Those details are expected to be released in the coming months.
