What is Cardano?
Cardano is an open-source proof-of-stake blockchain designed through peer-reviewed research and evidence-based engineering. Its native asset is ADA, which is used for transactions, staking and participation in on-chain governance.
Official Cardano website ↗How does Cardano Proof of Stake work?
Cardano uses the Ouroboros proof-of-stake protocol. ADA holders can delegate the staking power attached to their ADA to a stake pool. Pools that are selected as slot leaders produce blocks and help maintain the ledger.
Cardano delegation does not lock ADA in a smart contract. Your ADA stays in your wallet and remains spendable.
What does delegation mean?
Delegation assigns your stake weight to a pool without transferring ownership. It is Cardano's way of allowing every ADA holder to support network security without operating a server around the clock.
How to delegate to 300
- 1Use a Cardano wallet
Open 300 Wallet or a compatible browser wallet such as Lace or Eternl.
- 2Choose 300 SPO
Use the delegation button or search with the verified 300 pool ID.
- 3Review and sign
Your wallet shows the on-chain delegation certificate before you approve it.
- 4Remain in control
Your ADA stays liquid and your delegation can be changed at any time.
How do Cardano rewards work?
Rewards come from transaction fees and monetary expansion. They are calculated by the protocol and distributed after pool costs and margin. Results vary with stake, pool performance, protocol parameters and the random slot-leader schedule.
The first rewards normally require multiple epochs. Afterwards, rewards can arrive every epoch (approximately five days) when the pool produces blocks. Rewards are estimates, not guarantees.
Why delegate to 300?
300 is built around proof rather than promises. Pool status, stake, delegators, block production and governance delegation are shown from public Cardano data.
- Registered, publicly verifiable stake pool
- Independent contribution to Cardano decentralization
- Transparent pool parameters and live metrics
- Non-custodial delegation
- Integrated SPO and DRep education
- Supported by Midnight and RealFi
What is a Cardano DRep?
A Delegated Representative votes on governance actions using voting power delegated by ADA holders. Stake-pool delegation and DRep delegation are independent: you can support one SPO and choose a different DRep without moving your ADA.
How 300 approaches governance
Decentralization firstProtect distributed decision-making and resist unnecessary concentration.
Utility with accountabilitySupport durable value with clear use of treasury resources.
Security over shortcutsFavor evidence-led progress that protects the protocol.
Long-term relevanceGrow Cardano's resilience and real-world usefulness.
