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13. Adoption Signal Plan

13.1 CASS Application Protocol

The Cardano Adoption Signal Standard (CASS) introduced in Section 6.4 will be applied consistently across all evidence collected during the research. The following protocol governs how CASS classifications are assigned:

  • Every adoption signal identified during primary or desk research will be assigned a CASS tier at the time it is recorded

  • Signals that are currently cited in Cardano community discussion will be reviewed and reclassified where the evidence basis does not support the tier implied by prior community reporting

  • Tier 2 and above classifications require at least one primary evidence source — they cannot be assigned based on desk research alone

  • Tier 1 classification requires multiple corroborating primary sources and documentary evidence of recurring usage

  • All CASS classifications will be included in the evidence register with their source, date, and confidence level

13.2 Cosmetic Signal Identification

The research will explicitly identify signals that have been cited as adoption evidence but do not meet CASS Tier 2 or above standards. Where the research finds that a prior community claim about regional progress represents Tier 4 (Weak Signal) evidence, this will be reported clearly, with the basis for the reclassification explained.

This is not a negative assessment of Cardano’s regional activities — it is a necessary function of responsible research. Resources should not be deployed based on inflated signal assessments.

13.3 Signal-to-Action Translation

The Research-to-Action Roadmap will translate CASS classifications into action recommendations:

  • Tier 1 (Verified Adoption): Document and publish as evidence; identify what would scale the opportunity further

  • Tier 2 (Strong Signal): Recommend go or conditional-go; specify conditions and owner

  • Tier 3 (Moderate Signal): Recommend conditional-go with specific dependency resolution required; specify next evidence milestone

  • Tier 4 (Weak Signal): Recommend monitoring; specify what evidence upgrade would justify further investment

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