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This week, the **consensus** team started troubleshooting the 'bufferbloat' issue observed during the October 2025 Leios demo by [opening an issue](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/issues/1756). They also focused on resource management and stability by integrating [additional LSM-tree changes](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1715) into `cardano-node`.
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### The team resolved race conditions and issues with double read-lock acquisitions in `LedgerDb`, while also enhancing its resource management commits([1](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1737),[2](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1741)). Finally, they [improved memory management](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1731) by preventing the retention of the genesis ledger state, which is particularly crucial for benchmarking.
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The team resolved race conditions and issues with double read-lock acquisitions in `LedgerDb`, while also enhancing its resource management commits([1](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1737),[2](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1741)). Finally, they [improved memory management](https://github.com/IntersectMBO/ouroboros-consensus/pull/1731) by preventing the retention of the genesis ledger state, which is particularly crucial for benchmarking.
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### SCALING
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This week, the **Mithril** team released the `2543.1`[hotfix distribution](https://github.com/input-output-hk/mithril/releases/tag/2543.1-hotfix) to address some signing issues. The team has nearly completed the first phase of decentralizing configuration parameters and continued implementing a simple aggregator discovery mechanism. They also advanced work on the [SNARK-friendly](https://github.com/input-output-hk/mithril/issues/2763) STM library by designing its architecture, implementing the Schnorr signature scheme, refactoring error handling, and experimenting with a Jubjub curve implementation in the BLST library.
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This week, the **Hydra** team delivered several key improvements. They enhanced the [partial fanout functionality](https://github.com/cardano-scaling/hydra/issues/1468) and improved [logging for failed HTTP requests](https://github.com/cardano-scaling/hydra/issues/2315). A new [API endpoint was added](https://github.com/cardano-scaling/hydra/issues/2316) to retrieve the time when a head was opened. A significant safety feature, the ‘SafeClose’ client input, was developed to [prevent accidental closures when unburned minted tokens](https://github.com/cardano-scaling/hydra/issues/2330) are still present. Furthermore, they made progress on [chain synchronization](https://github.com/cardano-scaling/hydra/issues/2286) to keep heads aligned with the network state. Finally, the team showcased the new [VTech Hydra SDK](https://hydrasdk.com/) for ecosystem builders.
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### VOLTAIRE
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The Intersect committee election results have been compiled and audited. The number of candidates and the voter turnout both exceeded expectations, and the future of decentralized governance at Intersect looks assured. The full results are posted on the [Intersect knowledge base](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-membership/intersect-voting-events/intersect-elections-2025/october-2025-committee-elections/april-2025-committee-election-results).
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### CATALYST
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[Fund15](https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/15) launched last week, and proposal submission is now officially open! This round introduces a brand new category, [Midnight: Compact DApps](https://app.projectcatalyst.io/discovery/category/0199802c-21b4-7161-a16e-a77af492780f), sponsored by [Midnight Foundation](http://midnight.foundation) along with three Cardano-focused categories: Cardano Partners, Cardano Use Cases, and Cardano Open. Launch Guide [here](https://projectcatalyst.io/f15launchguide.pdf).
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The Midnight category will fund open-source proof-of-concept (PoC) DApps that showcase real-world applications of Midnight’s privacy technology.
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Fund15 takes Catalyst to a new chapter: evolving from a Cardano-centric program into a multichain accelerator that empowers builders across ecosystems. By leveraging Catalyst’s community-driven infrastructure and voting framework, the initiative aims to identify promising projects and accelerate the development of practical, privacy-focused tools for developers.
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**Submission deadline:** 6AM on November 27, 2025
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**Submission deadline:** 6AM on November 27, 2025
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#### **Midnight Category**
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##### Compact DApps
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To accelerate developer adoption of Midnight by funding essential open-source reference DApps. This category is seeking reference DApps, and funding will be sponsored by the Midnight Foundation.
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**Budget available:** $USDM 250,000.00
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**Proposal range:** From $USDM 2,500 to $USDM 10,000.
**This specialized funding category is designed to forge strategic alliances by supporting ambitious Cardano-based proposals that pilot real-world solutions with Tier-1 enterprises, driving adoption, high-impact R&D, and meaningful co-marketing opportunities.
This specialized funding category is designed to forge strategic alliances by supporting ambitious Cardano-based proposals that pilot real-world solutions with Tier-1 enterprises, driving adoption, high-impact R&D, and meaningful co-marketing opportunities.
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**Budget available:** ₳10,000,000
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**Proposal range:** From ₳250,000 to ₳750,000
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**Details:**[here
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](https://projectcatalyst.io/funds/15/cardano-partners-tier-1-enterprise-integrations)**Cardano Use Cases: Prototype & Launch**
This category funds entrepreneurial teams and developers—whether experienced in Cardano or new to it—providing the resources to build and launch novel on-chain prototypes that accelerate the growth and utility of the Cardano ecosystem.
Cardano Open: Ecosystem category will fund non-technical initiatives that drive grassroots ecosystem growth, education, research and community engagement to broaden Cardano’s reach. This category focuses on building the creative capacity of our passionate global community.
The **education** team is concentrating its efforts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this week, where it is driving a critical developer initiative and conducting significant educational outreach.
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Team members are currently on site at the UTN in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the in-person component of the Cardano developer course. This course is designed to empower participants to build on Cardano and has over 50 registered attendees. Simultaneously, the team is working at the IO booth as part of the broader [Argentina Tech Week](https://www.tecweek.com.ar/), promoting IO education activities and Mastering Cardano, and supporting the local hackathon.
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