Parameter committee (PC)
This page is written on behalf of the Parameter Committee, the information contained is subject to change and amendment by the committee chairs at any time and should be used at your own risk
What is the Parameter Committee?
The Parameter Committee is a subcommittee of the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) that ensures the Cardano protocol parameters are set based on sound technical awareness and best practices. This subcommittee includes four working groups:
Economic Parameters Advisory Group
Network Parameters Advisory Group
Technical Parameters Advisory Group
Governance Parameters Advisory Group
Why is this committee important?
The purpose of this committee is to provide technical advice and recommendations relating to updating protocol parameters, taking into account economic, security, network, and other technical considerations as appropriate to protect the long-term sustainability of the Cardano blockchain.
Which topics does this committee cover?
The committee meets every three weeks to discuss all Cardano protocol parameters, including network, technical, and economic parameters, providing technical advice and recommendations based on updated parameter settings. They also consider community proposals to update parameters.
How to join?
As this is a highly technical subcommittee, members can only join at the invitation of current members.
Anybody can submit Parameter Change Proposals (PCP) on the Cardano Forum to request a technical recommendation from the committee.
Committee members participate in monthly SPO Calls to provide updates and answer questions from the SPO community.
Extra info or links
Parameter Committee updates on the Cardano Forum can be found here
Parameter Committee parameter change proposals on Cardano Forum can be found here
The Parameter Committee is a key group in the Cardano ecosystem, acting as a subcommittee of the Technical Steering Committee.
Its members are chosen for their technical expertise and vetted against specific criteria. While not elected formally, the committee is accountable to the elected steering committees and the broader Intersect membership. It aims to promote fair and transparent democratic processes, providing opportunities for participation whenever possible.
As Cardano grows or evolves, the structure of subcommittees and working groups may be reviewed at the request of the membership.
To find out more details about this committee view the committee space
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