What does it take to build an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) in a decentralized blockchain ecosystem — where governance is on-chain, funding comes from a treasury, and the community holds real power?

This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Intersect’s Open Source Office was formed to steward Cardano’s open source infrastructure. We'll explore how traditional OSPO roles like project governance, contributor onboarding, and lifecycle support were reimagined for a Web3 context. From incubation frameworks and contributor recognition systems to incident management, decentralized funding models, and working group coordination — this talk shares lessons learned, frameworks developed, and insights gained from operating one of the first fully-integrated blockchain OSPOs.

Takeaways:
How OSPOs adapt to decentralized, treasury-funded ecosystems
Contributor and project frameworks built for open participation
Integrating on-chain governance with open source operations
Measuring health and impact in Web3 ecosystems