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An index of Cardano community projects, tools, channels, people & services.
As a community we are constantly updating this index. If you have a suggested change that directly
relates to building on Cardano (i.e. not investment, DeFi, price etc) then do a pull-request on the Github repo, or let us know at @selfdrivenF.
"be curious"
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A lot of the projects are self-funded, so check if they have a donations
address / adahandle to support their ongoing work!
Cardano Cli, Sancho Testnet & Voltaire (CIP-1694)
Cardano Indexer
Create Wallets & Submit Transactions Using Javascript/TypeScript
Submit Transactions Using Python
Submit Transactions Using Haskell
Build On-Chain Script Code Using TypeScript
Build On-Chain Script Code
Build On-Chain Script Code
Build On-Chain Script Code Using Python
Build On-Chain Script Code Using Haskell
Hosted Cardano Infrastructure with Starter Kits
Events
Cardano Buidler Fest
23-24APR2024 | Toulouse
NMKR | Cardano Hackathon 2024
26-27JUL2024 | Berlin
Supported by the Cardano Community via ProjectCatalyst
Rare EVO
07-09AUG2025 | Las Vegas
Cardano Summit 2025
12-13NOV2025 | Berlin
Some Open-Source Projects
+
Open-Source Indexes
SSI Dev Resources
Network
Charles Overview of Scaling
Charles Overview of Scaling (Latest Version/MAR2024)
Hydra Docs
Hydra Repo
Hydra-Pay Repo
Hydra Voting Proof-Of-Concept Repo
Hydraw; First example app
Hydraw; Transactions on CardanoScan
Hydra Java Client
Compared To Bitcoin Lightning Network
Hydra Topologies
Side-Chains Tool Kit
Mithril
Mithril Certificates Explorer
Hydra Auction Frontend Demo |
Charles | Scale
Charles | Metatransactions (& Scalability)
Charles Overview of Scaling (Latest Version/MAR2024)
Hydra Docs
Hydra Repo
Hydra-Pay Repo
Hydra Voting Proof-Of-Concept Repo
Hydraw; First example app
Hydraw; Transactions on CardanoScan
Hydra Java Client
Compared To Bitcoin Lightning Network
Hydra Topologies
Side-Chains Tool Kit
Mithril
Mithril Certificates Explorer
Hydra Auction Frontend Demo |
Charles | Scale
Charles | Metatransactions (& Scalability)
Info (Sources, Generator)
Generated using Google NoteBookLM with prompt:
"Audience is dev that understands basics of Cardano network, that wants to learn more about how Hydra works using the Doom Proof of Concept as learning example."
This is experimental AI tech, so some of the Hydra technical concepts may not be 100% correct.
Use it as a way to get the high level value of Hydra, and then refer to the source material for further exploration.
Network Governance
CIP-1694 Governance
In-a-Nutshell Flow Diagram by Able-Pool
1694.io | Info & Workshops
CIP-1694 Workshop Docs (Colorado Feb 28 - Mar 1)
Recap of Workshop Video
CIP-1694: An explainer video
IOG Research: SoK: Blockchain Governance
IOG Research: A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Delegation Incentives in Blockchain Governance
IOG Research: Decentralised Update Selection with Semi-Strategic Experts
Cardano CLI + Summon Platform | CIP-1694 Temperature Check Governance As It Relates To The Cardano Network Diagram
In-a-Nutshell Flow Diagram by Able-Pool
1694.io | Info & Workshops
CIP-1694 Workshop Docs (Colorado Feb 28 - Mar 1)
Recap of Workshop Video
CIP-1694: An explainer video
IOG Research: SoK: Blockchain Governance
IOG Research: A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Delegation Incentives in Blockchain Governance
IOG Research: Decentralised Update Selection with Semi-Strategic Experts
Cardano CLI + Summon Platform | CIP-1694 Temperature Check Governance As It Relates To The Cardano Network Diagram
(For those that don't dream in CBOR)
CIPs & CPSs of Interest
Service (Compute) Layer | Partner
(Side)
Chains
Making Cardano Ourboros
exportable using Minotaur via Partner
Chains
Interconnections | Bridges
Infrastructure
UTXO.family
A place where UTXO architectures & builders meet.
Related Dev Resources
Gaming Dev Resources
Gaming Community
(View Projects & Add Your Project)
Staying Safe On-Chain!
Tips to protect yourself and share with the users of
your apps|dApps.
Information Security & Quality Assurance
Resources for building and hosting Cardano based Apps,
dApps & Services securely.
Some Auditing / Testing Services
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources
Including Large Language Models (LLMs) & GPT ...
Things | Decentralised Physical Infrastructure (DePIN)
Educational Resources
Interested in learning about how to create NFTs as an artist, then check out artomics.io.
Project Resources & Solutions
We Help Companies Find Talent on Cardano
Cardano Community
#TownHalls
#TechAdvice
A list of community members that offer Cardano code review & advice services.
Advice can free or paid - it depends on who is giving the advise and what you need.
#TechCommunity
Some tech focused people to engage with on X (Twitter) for learning &/or maybe help
with your project.
Use the calendar icon to book an online meeting!
If you would like to engage with people new to building on
Cardano,
then message us @selfdrivenF and I will add you to the list above! Likewise if want to be removed. Thank you.
then message us @selfdrivenF and I will add you to the list above! Likewise if want to be removed. Thank you.
Some Conceptualisation Diagrams
How it fits together, transaction types, chains, tech stack ..
Click for the enlarged/more detailed diagram.
Some of the technical details about wallets, addresses, accounts have been
simplified to
help communicate the core concepts.
Cardano.Ninja
Helping to keep the Cardano community safe.
LITEPAPER covering the future of this site is coming soon!
It will cover the potential for this site to be community run and also as
a
worked example of Proof of Reputation (PoR) for recognising community support - beyond
being
a member of the caring Cardano community! ;-)
If you'd like to get involved in supporting this project, then
message
us at @selfdrivenF
We are currently collecting input from the community on what they would like
this
to become.
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