Cardano Dijkstra Upgrade Runs to 2027 as Hoskinson Declares His Work Done
The Cardano founder said 'My job is done with Cardano' in a November 13 livestream, while the roadmap keeps Linear Leios in Q4 2026 and Peras in Q2 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Charles Hoskinson said 'My job is done with Cardano' in a November 13, 2026 livestream called 'Finishing Cardano'.
- Cardano's Dijkstra upgrade targets phase one in Q4 2026 and phase two, with Peras, in Q2 2027.
- The hard fork needs ratification from delegated representatives, stake pool operators and the Constitutional Committee.
- The public Leios testnet has run since June 23, 2026.
Charles Hoskinson declared his work on the Cardano (ADA) network finished in a November 13, 2026 livestream called 'Finishing Cardano', even as the published Cardano Dijkstra upgrade schedule runs into the second quarter of 2027. 'My job is done with Cardano,' Hoskinson said. The statement reflects his view of his own role inside the ecosystem.
What the Cardano Dijkstra Upgrade Contains
The upgrade track has two phases. Phase one targets Q4 2026 and includes Linear Leios, a throughput change that adds endorser blocks alongside regular blocks in the Ouroboros consensus protocol. Phase two targets Q2 2027 and would activate Peras. Together the two phases form the Dijkstra track, the network's most significant scheduled protocol work over the next two years. The public Leios testnet has run since June 23, 2026, giving developers and stake pool operators more than four months of live testing before the first phase enters its target window.
Who Must Approve the Hard Fork
The Dijkstra hard fork needs ratification from three groups: delegated representatives, stake pool operators and the Constitutional Committee. The upgrade decision sits with those on-chain governance bodies rather than with any single founder or entity. That structure places the upgrade with Cardano's on-chain governance participants, so Hoskinson's declaration does not shorten the ratification path.
What the Declaration Changes
Hoskinson's statement describes his individual role, not the network's status. He made the remark during the 'Finishing Cardano' stream on November 13, which followed a November 7 online Q&A about his commitments to the project, as TokenPost reported. The Cardano Foundation has separately set expectations for node 11.3 with Linear Leios in December. The market's last month is visible on the ADA 30-day chart. Coordination across the three governance groups now decides how closely Cardano meets its published targets, and the timetable keeps both Dijkstra phases in place with their target quarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Did Charles Hoskinson Say about Cardano?
On November 13, 2026, in a livestream titled 'Finishing Cardano', he said: 'My job is done with Cardano.'
When Is the Cardano Dijkstra Upgrade?
Phase one targets Q4 2026 and phase two targets Q2 2027, according to the published Cardano roadmap.
What Is Linear Leios on Cardano?
Linear Leios is a planned throughput upgrade that adds endorser blocks alongside regular blocks in the Ouroboros consensus protocol. It is part of Dijkstra phase one.
Who Approves the Cardano Dijkstra Hard Fork?
Delegated representatives, stake pool operators and the Constitutional Committee must all ratify it.
Does Hoskinson's Declaration Change the Cardano Upgrade Schedule?
No. The roadmap still targets Linear Leios in Q4 2026 and Peras activation in Q2 2027.
Sources
- Hoskinson says his Cardano work is done · TokenPost
- Hoskinson Declares Cardano Work Done as Roadmap Runs to Q2 2027 · Mempool Brief
- Prices and market data · Coinranking
