September 2025 - Board Elections

Overview

In September, the Intersect Board Elections took place — a vital opportunity for members to help select the individuals who will oversee Intersect’s strategic direction and ensure it remains aligned with its mission and community values. During this time members were able to elect four board members out of the seven that compose the Intersect Board.

Why it matters

• Shape the future – Influence decisions that impact the Cardano community and governance framework.

• Lead with impact – Represent members and ensure their perspectives are heard at the highest level.

• Grow your experience – Gain valuable governance and leadership expertise in a global, decentralized organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Board Roles and Responsibilities to fully understand the expectations and commitments of the role.

Term Length

• The first two elected candidates will serve a 2-year term.

• The last two elected candidates will serve a 1-year term.

This ensures continuity while allowing new voices to regularly join the Board.

Compensation

Board members will receive an annual financial compensation of $35,000 USD in recognition of their time, effort, and contributions.

Key Dates

Application period

Application period open: September 1 at 12 PM UTC

Application period close: September 12 at 12 PM UTC.

Voting Period

Voting period open: September 15 at 12 PM UTC

Voting period close: September 26 at 12 PM UTC.

Voting Results

The results were published on September 30.

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How to apply?

Applications were open from September 1, 2025 at 12 PM UTC until September 12, 2025 at 12 PM UTC.

Candidates could review the application form here to see all the questions in advance and prepare responses. Translated versions of the form are also available:

Spanish - Board Application FormJapanese - Board申し込みフォームSinhala - Board Application FormTamil - Board Application Form

Please note that the form above is for preparation purposes only. To officially apply, you must log into the Intersect Members Area and submit your application there during the application window. Applications must be completed in English. The translations provided here in the Knowledge Base are meant only as guidance to support your understanding.

When preparing your application, focus on clearly presenting your background, your vision, and how you plan to contribute to Intersect’s mission. We encourage you to make use of the translated materials and other resources to support your preparation.

Finally, remember that the election process is also about community engagement. Joining Town Halls and XSpaces is a valuable way to connect with members, share your story, and strengthen your campaign.

Voter Eligibility

To participate in voting, members met the following criteria.

Only members who have either:

• Been part of Intersect for at least 6 months prior to the start of voting, or

• Have successfully completed the verification process, will be eligible to vote.

No Verification Required (6-Month Members): Members (individual or enterprise) who joined on or before 15th March 2025 at 12 PM UTC will be eligible to vote without needing verification.

Verification Option (Recent Members): Members who joined before 15th September 2025 at 12 PM UTC but after 15th March 2025 must complete verification to vote. Verification can be done any time before voting ends.

New Members: Anyone who is not yet a member must:

1. Join Intersect before voting starts

2. Complete verification before voting ends, to be eligible to vote.

Verification Process

If you are a recent member and need to verify your identity to vote, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access the Verification Option

• Log in to the Intersect Members Area.

• On your main dashboard, look for the “Verify Identity” option.

Step 2: Choose Your Verification Method

You have two options to confirm your identity:

1. Standard ID Verification

   • Use a government-issued ID to verify your identity through our trusted KYC provider, SumSub.

2. Decentralized Identity Verification (DID)

   • Verify your identity using our Decentralized Identity solution, powered by Socious, an Intersect enterprise member.

   • This method offers a privacy-first, decentralized alternative to traditional KYC, reflecting Intersect’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and user empowerment.

Step 3: Complete the Verification

• Follow the instructions for your chosen method.

• Once your identity is verified, you will be eligible to vote in the September 2025 board elections.

By offering both verification options, we ensure the process is secure, fair, and flexible, allowing all members to participate in shaping Intersect’s future.