# Intersect membership Intersect membership allows you to shape the future of Cardano. As a member, you can have real influence over governance decisions, champion essential projects, and help build a stronger ecosystem. Participate in specialized committees, vote on pivotal initiatives, and access exclusive grants and networking opportunities. Join a community of innovators driving meaningful change in blockchain—your voice matters here. #### Exclusive benefits for members: * **Committees, groups, and boards:** Participate in forming Cardano governance recommendations. * **Voting rights:** Influence critical decisions by participating in board elections and governance committees. * **Access to funding:** Apply for community grants and funding to drive utility projects and ecosystem growth. * **Networking opportunities:** Engage with other members at exclusive events and gain early insights on upcoming projects. * **Increased visibility:** Showcase your contributions and gain recognition throughout the ecosystem. *** [Intersect Membership Agreements](/intersect-knowledge-base/legal/policies-and-conditions/intersect-members-policies/intersect-membership-agreements.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-knowledge-base/intersect-membership/intersect-membership.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.