Want to propose a change to Cardano? That’ll be 100,000 ada, please.

Let's talk about the governance action deposit—the hefty but refundable fee that puts some skin in the game for anyone submitting a proposal. It’s designed to prevent spam and keep Cardano’s new governance era focused and fair. We’ll explore why it exists, how it works, and what tools like CoSponsor are doing to make powerful ideas more accessible. If you’re curious how decentralization stays organized—or just wondering why there aren’t more proposals about bananas—this episode has answers.