Developer Resources
From the first transaction to the production dApp and everything in between. Docs, tools, and SDKs for everything Cardano.
Smart Contracts
Build dApps with Aiken and leverage the eUTxO model for predictable execution.
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Native Tokens
Mint tokens and NFTs without smart contracts. Multi-asset support built into the ledger.
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Get Started
New to Cardano? Start here with guides, tutorials, and everything you need.
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Integrate Payments
Accept ADA and native tokens in your applications.
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Transaction Metadata
Attach arbitrary data to transactions on-chain.
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Operate a Stake Pool
Run infrastructure and secure the network.
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Governance
Participate in Cardano's decentralized governance.
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Start Building
Everything you need to build on Cardano
// Build a payment transaction
const tx = await txBuilder
.newTx()
.payToAddress(address, lovelace(2_000_000n))
.build();
// Sign and submit
const txHash = await wallet.sign().submit();From First Line to Production
Master smart contract development on Cardano
Developer Office Hours
Get your questions answered live by Cardano Foundation engineers. Each session features a different topic followed by open Q&A. All recordings available on YouTube.
