DRep Online Training

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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DRep Online Training

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

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21000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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7

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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Yes

Original Language

cs

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Many people are interested in becoming DReps but hesitate because they feel unprepared. Many DReps lack a clear understanding of how Cardano governance works. It slows the decentralization progress.

[Proposal Summary] Supporting Documentation

Supporting links

• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qR_foc6BQfU9_7djtQ5RXVS5TcmtQjM6l9S0B21_I28/edit?slide=id.g2de6b953b80_0_402#slide=id.g2de6b953b80_0_402
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• https://x.com/JaromirTesar/status/1955503844600975510

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

Not needed

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal

Governance

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.

The primary target group for the training are DReps. However, the training is also open to anyone with an interest in Cardano governance. The main objective was to enhance participants' understanding of on-chain governance within the Cardano ecosystem.

I will publish the course on my X account. I am in contact with a few DReps.

By empowering DReps with stronger governance knowledge, we can improve the overall quality and effectiveness of decentralized decision-making in the Cardano ecosystem.

Provide a list of key activities of your project?

• I will define the full scope of the training program.
• To start, I’ll update my existing presentation with refreshed visuals and clearer explanations. I’ll also add new topics that reflect the current state of Cardano governance and fill gaps in the original material.
• The training will be delivered through multiple online sessions in a similar format and extend as the Intersect training.

What are your success metrics?

• The success of the project will be evaluated based on the number and satisfaction of participants.
• After each training session, participants will be asked to provide feedback through a structured survey or form. This feedback will be compiled and shared with reviewers.
• Several training sessions will be organized. Each session will have 2-6 participants. A milestone will be considered successful if a total of 5 participants participate. A minimum of 10 participants will be trained across the 2 milestones. However, I expect a higher interest.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Project Rationale

The current Cardano governance system faces several notable challenges:

Voting participation is still relatively low.

• Many ADA holders choose to delegate to Abstain or No-confidence DReps rather than active ones.
• A large portion of ADA holders are not interested in becoming DReps themselves.
• Out of approximately 1,000 registered DReps, only about 20–25% actively vote.

I believe that education can play a key role in improving this situation. By offering targeted training, we can help increase the number of informed and capable DReps, and potentially raise the overall voting stake. While these outcomes are difficult to measure directly, the training is designed to contribute positively to the governance ecosystem.

Training Plan

I will organize a series of online DRep training sessions, modeled after the Intersect training but with several important changes:

• Updated Content: I will use my previous presentation as a foundation, refreshing it and adding new topics that reflect the current state of governance. For example, I will include a section on the Net Change Limit, which was not covered in the original material.
• Focused Scope: The training will exclude the topic of rewarding schemes to maintain focus on governance fundamentals.
• Expanded Practical Component: More time will be dedicated to hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to help participants better understand their role as DReps.

Session Structure

Each online session will be designed for a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 6.

Based on my experience with Intersect training, I expect that around half of registered participants may not attend. To account for this, I am intentionally targeting smaller groups while still preparing for higher turnout.

The reason for targeting a relatively small number of participants is that a DRep training was already conducted a year ago, with a high turnout. Since it's difficult to predict current interest levels, this training is designed for a smaller, more focused group, but open to all interesed parties.

Participant Verification and Feedback

To ensure transparency and track progress:

• Participants will be asked to verify their identity using an email address, X (Twitter) account, or similar method.
• After completing the training, they will be asked to provide feedback through a structured form.
• This feedback will be compiled and shared with reviewers to confirm milestone completion and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Training is likely to increase the number of qualified and active DReps. Education improves effectiveness, which is vital for a decentralized system.

Informed DReps will seek visibility, engage in public discussions, and comment on governance. This leads to stronger community involvement and broader social engagement.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

As a current top 20 DRep and leader of previous DRep training sessions, I’m well positioned to design and deliver this course. While I could have used Intersect’s presentation, I chose to create my own version to make the content more accessible and easier to understand for participants. The feedback from my training sessions was positive, confirming the value of this approach.

I conducted a poll on X to see if there would be interest in the course. Out of 148 respondents, 27% answered yes and 36.5% maybe. There seems to be interest in DRep training.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Preparation

Milestone Outputs

• In the first phase of the project, I will come up with a new scope of training. I will refresh my old presentation, create new images and texts.
• This presentation will be publicly available.
• I will inform the community about the training through my X account @jaromirtesar.

NOTE: Once the DRep training presentation is delivered, it can serve for further traings conducted by me or some other trainer.

Acceptance Criteria

• There will be a DRep training presentation that is 95% complete in a publicly accessible location.
• The training will be publicly announced on my X account.
• There will be a list of those interested in the training.

Evidence of Completion

• Publicly available DRep training presentation.
• Link to tweet(s) announcing upcoming DRep training.
• Milestone report detailing progress and results.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

6000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Training 1

Milestone Outputs

The initial training sessions will take place during milestone 2. To consider this milestone successful, a minimum of 5 participants must attend. While 5 is the baseline, I anticipate a significantly higher turnout. The maximum is 6 participants per session.

Acceptance Criteria

• Scheduled Date: Specify the exact date(s) when the training is conducted.
• Participant List: Provide a complete list of individuals who attended the online DRep training.
• Participant Feedback: Collect and share feedback from attendees regarding the training experience.
• 5 participants will be considered as success.

Evidence of Completion

• Milestone report detailing progress and results. The report will contain information on the date the course was held, as well as information on the number of participants and a link to document with their feedback.
• 5 participants will be considered as success.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

6000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Training 2

Milestone Outputs

The next training sessions will take place during milestone 3. To consider this milestone successful, a minimum of 5 participants must attend. While 5 is the baseline, I anticipate a significantly higher turnout. The maximum is 6 participants per session.

Acceptance Criteria

• Scheduled Date: Specify the exact date(s) when the training will be conducted.
• At least 5 participants of the training.
• Participant List: Provide a complete list of individuals who attended the online DRep training.
• Participant Feedback: Collect and share feedback from attendees regarding the training experience.

Evidence of Completion

• Milestone report detailing progress and results. The report will contain information on the date the course was held, as well as information on the number of participants and a link to document with their feedback.
• 5 participants will be considered as success.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

5000

Progress

30 %

Milestone Title

Final Acceptance Milestone

Milestone Outputs

In this phase, I aim to evaluate the entire project by documenting best practices and identifying areas for improvement. I will also summarize how the training sessions were conducted and share participant feedback. The final report will include:

• Total number of participants
• Overview of each training session (including date, attendance, course duration, etc.)
• Analysis of feedback received
• Recommendations for improving future training sessions

Acceptance Criteria

• A close-out report will be prepared and published.
• The close-out report will contain an evaluation of the training including details provided in the milestone outputs.
• A close-out video will also be published.

Evidence of Completion

• Link to an close-out report published that will contain an evaluation of the training including details provided in the milestone outputs (mainly the number of participants and their feedback).
• Link to an close-out video published.

Delivery Month

1

Cost

4000

Progress

10 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

• Preparation Phase: I will receive 6,000 ADA for developing the training materials.
• Milestone 2: Upon successful completion of the first round of training, I will receive an additional 6,000 ADA.
• Milestone 3: Upon successful completion of the first round of training, I will receive an additional 5,000 ADA.
• Milestone 4: I will evaluate the course and provide a close-out report and video. I will receive an additional 4,000 ADA.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

Intersect compensated DRep training leaders with 21,000 ADA for delivering the training series. I am willing to conduct the same series of trainings for the same amout of ADA.

Even though I am targeting a small number of participants to meet the milestones requirements, I am willing to train all those interested in training. I will organize as many training sessions as needed.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes