Input Output Global has introduced a revised and reduced treasury proposal for 2026 as it continues to prioritize the development and rollout of Cardano’s long anticipated Leios network scaling upgrade. The updated plan reflects a more controlled allocation of funding compared to previous years, with the organization aiming to streamline resources while focusing on critical infrastructure improvements. The proposal highlights a strategic shift toward efficiency as Cardano prepares for a major technical milestone intended to significantly expand network capacity and long term usability.
The Leios upgrade remains at the center of Cardano’s roadmap and is positioned as the key mechanism for achieving substantial performance gains across the blockchain network. Developers have set ambitious targets for the coming years, including a major increase in monthly transaction throughput by the end of the decade. According to the current roadmap, Leios is expected to enter the testnet phase in mid 2026, followed by a potential mainnet launch toward the end of the same year. However, internal tracking data indicates that while specifications are largely completed, development progress is still in an active mid stage phase.
Alongside the scaling initiative, Input Output Global has outlined nine treasury proposals that extend beyond core protocol upgrades and include broader ecosystem development strategies. These proposals focus on strengthening developer tools, enhancing infrastructure, and exploring new economic models designed to support long term sustainability within the Cardano ecosystem. Some of the suggested approaches include alternative revenue mechanisms such as micro fee structures and experimental credit based systems, reflecting an effort to diversify financial activity within the network.
The funding request for 2026 has been reduced to just under half of the previous year’s allocation, signaling a more disciplined approach to resource management within the ecosystem. Voting on the proposals is scheduled to remain open until late May, allowing stakeholders to assess the direction of development priorities and determine how treasury funds should be allocated. This approach reflects increasing emphasis on community governance and transparent decision making as Cardano continues to evolve its decentralized funding model.
As development of Leios progresses, attention within the Cardano community remains focused on whether the upgrade can deliver the scalability improvements needed to support long term growth. The project’s broader vision aims to expand transaction capacity from current levels into tens of millions of monthly operations, positioning Cardano for greater adoption across decentralized applications and financial systems. While challenges remain in finalizing implementation, the current proposals indicate a structured and phased approach toward achieving these long term network goals.
