Cardano, a blockchain platform, is on the verge of a significant accomplishment that will change the cryptocurrency landscape. According to Charles Hoskinson, Cardano's founder, the network is about to enter a new development era called Voltaire, which will make it a fully decentralized network with a cutting-edge governance system. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Cardano, which has been in development for nearly a decade.

The upcoming development will make Cardano a decentralized civilization with millions of global residents. The network is ready for the Chang fork, named after Phil Chang, a pioneer in Cardano governance who passed away in 2022. The Chang fork will enable the technical capabilities of CIP-1694's on-chain governance on the mainnet. After the launch, the blockchain will have a governance system with annual budgets, a treasury, and input from community members.

Cardano's development stages are named after notable figures in computer science and poetry. The current era, Bashō, has focused on scaling and optimization. The Voltaire era will introduce community-run governance, voting, and treasury management. Community members holding the network's native token, ADA, will be allowed to initiate and vote on proposals for the blockchain's development.

Hoskinson expressed his pride in Cardano's progress, stating that the network gives him hope for the industry and the world. He encouraged the community to continue making a significant impact in the next decade. Cardano's achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the community, and it will be a significant milestone in the history of cryptocurrency development.