# cardano.build

> An open, community-curated index of tools, SDKs, languages, infrastructure, people and learning resources for building on Cardano. 516 resources (596 links) in 27 sections. Licence: CC0-1.0. Updated 2026-10-08.

Every resource in the index, as markdown. Each section links back to its place on https://www.cardano.build.
Structured JSON: https://www.cardano.build/data/index.json — short map: https://www.cardano.build/llms.txt
Scope: Anything that directly relates to building on Cardano — not investment, price or trading.

## Where do I start?

First steps, guides and orientation for new Cardano builders. Section id: `start` — https://www.cardano.build/#start

- [Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts Book](https://a.co/d/04QyMZb2)
- [Book intro by Lawrence Ley](https://youtu.be/N0ZMidQYXYw?si=xwEnu92f5L07pYD1): Video introduction to the smart contracts book
- [Cardano fundamentals](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjoBLGLnlw): ReddSpark
- [UTxOs, hashes etc. explained](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xARVAXoloY4&t=6): Woodland Pools
- [Cardano tech stack overview](https://www.cardano.build/diagrams/selfdriven-education-cardano-tech-stack-dark.pdf): Overview diagram (PDF)
- [ETH2ADA dictionary](http://eth2ada.com/dictionary): Ethereum → Cardano terminology
- [Native tokens (NFTs & FTs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oYio9hNxiM): NerdOut — Andrew Westberg
- [Submitting transactions with cardano-cli](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs2AWS4xIr0)
- [dsociety.io/learn](https://dsociety.io/learn): Foot-hold code showing the basics of interacting with a wallet (by Turlia)
- [BlockSplained Developer Diaries](https://blocksplained.substack.com): A journey to becoming a Cardano developer
- [Gimbalabs](https://gimbalabs.com/gimbalgrid): PBL, starter kits, events
- [MeshJS starter templates](https://meshjs.dev/starter-templates): For experienced React / Next.js developers
- [OpShin example](https://github.com/OpShin/opshin-example): For experienced Python developers
- [Zero to mainnet in 5 minutes with Helios](https://youtu.be/z5_1WiVc3aA): Cardano smart contract walkthrough (CryptoJoe101)
- [Blockchain class](https://www.adafilms.art/blockchain-class): ADAFILMS
- [History of Cardano](https://ctimelines.io): ctimelines.io
- [cardano-cli via Daedalus](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/questions/895/using-cardano-node-installed-by-daedalus-as-cli): Using the cardano-cli installed with the Daedalus full-node wallet
- [Wisdom.Courses](https://wisdom.courses)
- [Developer ecosystem surveys](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/state-of-the-developer-ecosystem/tree/main): Cardano Foundation — state of the developer ecosystem

### Guides

- [Cardano Wiki](https://cardanoblockchain.wiki)
- [Getting Started By Mesh](https://meshjs.dev/guides)
- [Starter Kits By Gimbalabs](https://gimbalabs.com/pbl/csk)
- [Cookbook By PGWAD](https://armada-alliance.gitbook.io/cardano-blockchain-developer-cookbook/)
- [Getting Started By Atlas](https://atlas-app.io/getting-started)
- [Lovelace Academy](https://learn.lovelace.academy): Interactive courses

## Hello-world quick starts

The shortest path from zero to a working transaction or validator, per language. Section id: `quickstarts` — https://www.cardano.build/#quickstarts

- [Lucid](https://lucid.spacebudz.io/docs/basics/instantiate-lucid/): Create wallets & submit transactions — JavaScript/TypeScript
- [PyCardano](https://github.com/Python-Cardano/pycardano/blob/main/examples/plutus/forty_two/forty_two.py): Submit transactions — Python
- [Atlas](https://atlas-app.io/getting-started): Submit transactions — Haskell
- [plu-ts](https://pluts.harmoniclabs.tech): On-chain scripts — TypeScript
- [Aiken](https://aiken-lang.org/example--hello-world): On-chain scripts — Aiken
- [Helios](https://helios-lang.io/docs/learn/intro): On-chain scripts — Helios
- [OpShin](https://github.com/OpShin/opshin-starter-kit): On-chain scripts — Python
- [Plutus Tx](https://plutus.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials/basic-validators.html): On-chain scripts — Haskell
- [Demeter](https://demeter.run/starter-kits): Hosted Cardano infrastructure with starter kits

## Tools, SDKs & languages

Smart contract languages, off-chain SDKs, APIs and hosted infrastructure. Section id: `tools` — https://www.cardano.build/#tools

### Start here

- [Cardano Developer Portal](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/get-started): Cardano Getting Started for Developers
  - [Charles Whiteboard Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja9D0kpksxw)
  - [Charles Roadmap Video (2024)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s4OauGIzNg)
  - [Why Cardano (The Motivation)](https://why.cardano.org/en/introduction/motivation/)
  - [Cardano Forum (Developers)](https://forum.cardano.org/c/developers/29)
  - [Cardano CLI Reference](https://github.com/input-output-hk/cardano-node/blob/master/doc/reference/cardano-node-cli-reference.md/)
  - [Smart Contracts Book](https://a.co/d/04QyMZb2)
  - [Plutus v3 Upgrade Blog Post](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2024/02/12/unlocking-more-opportunities-with-plutus-v3//)
- [Gimbalabs](https://gimbalabs.com/gimbalgrid): People Learning & Innovating Together — Starter Kits, Events & More
  - [Plutus Project-Based Learning Course](https://plutuspbl.io)
- [ABLE Pool cheat sheets](https://able-pool.io/document/): cardano-cli, SanchoNet & Voltaire (CIP-1694)

### On-chain languages & toolchains

- [Aiken](https://aiken-lang.org): Programming language & toolchain for developing smart contracts — tags: aiken, on-chain
  - [Howard Aiken](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_H._Aiken)
  - [Awesome List Code Sharing](https://github.com/aiken-lang/awesome-aiken/tree/main)
  - [Aiken Hello World](https://aiken-lang.org/example--hello-world)
  - [Aiken Step by Step Course (Youtube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-JmswJuQRU)
  - [Davy Jones' Locker](https://github.com/ariady-putra/morbid/)
  - [Scarmuega; Hello World using Cardano-cli](https://github.com/scarmuega/aiken-cli-hello-world)
  - [Mint Script with On-Chain Record of Mints](https://github.com/keyan-m/cardano-recorded-mint)
  - [ADAPulse; Overiew](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpNX3Hun7fM)
  - [ReddSpark; Beginners Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H5llvQdpRw)
  - [Learn Cardano](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWmvVJz_X1M)
  - [NerdOut](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wbQ33uzwsc)
  - [Book.io Token Swap Example Talk-Through](https://www.youtube.com/live/GfsvngmSU0M?feature=share&t=1851)
  - [Transaction Counter Talk-Through by Rhys](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjj4bs65imA)
  - [Fractionalised NFT Talk-Through by Rhys](https://youtu.be/GiKnbrKHDkg)
  - [Coding in Aiken with --watch command by SundaeSwap Labs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um4HQX4gmMs)
- [plu-ts](https://pluts.harmoniclabs.tech): DSL for smart contracts creation with a library for transactions, all in Typescript — tags: typescript, on-chain
  - [Developing a Smart-Contract](https://www.youtube.com/embed/WN4yxa-ISyk)
  - [ReddSpark Step-by-Step](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6MaSz6NIh8)
  - [ERC20-like — HarmonicLabs plu-ts example repo](https://github.com/HarmonicLabs/erc20-like)
- [Helios](https://helios-lang.io): Helios is a non-Haskell alternative to Plutus that compiles to Plutus-Core — tags: helios, on-chain
  - [Learn Cardano Vid #1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfNgze5KEQw)
  - [Learn Cardano Vid #2](https://learncardano.io/podcasts/helios-alternative-smart-contract-language-for-cardano/)
  - [CardanoEasy (CryptoJoe101)](https://youtu.be/z5_1WiVc3aA)
- [OpShin](https://github.com/OpShin): OpShin, a Pythonic programming language for Smart Contracts — tags: python, on-chain
  - [Workshop with Emurgo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-GgkDsUBpQ)
  - [dApp Central](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J6uTzdiDYU)
  - [Learn Cardano](https://youtu.be/JXmTpLZnHjU)
  - [opshinGPT](https://github.com/OpShin/opshinGPT)
  - [& hebi (faster)](https://github.com/ImperatorLang/hebi)
- [Marlowe](https://marlowe.iohk.io): Easily create, verify, and deploy secure smart contracts on Cardano using Ts/Js & Haskell — tags: dsl, typescript, haskell
  - [IOG; Creating Marlowe smart contracts using Blockly](https://youtu.be/EgCqG0hPmwc)
  - [Marlowe Playground](https://play.marlowe.iohk.io)
  - [Escrow Contract Walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M67WfWWAF4)
  - [Marlowe Scan (Explorer)](https://marlowescan.com)
  - [Python Bindings](https://github.com/olofblomqvist/marlowe-py)
  - [Experimental Rust Util Library](https://github.com/OlofBlomqvist/marlowe-rs)
  - [marlowehub.io](https://marlowehub.io)
  - [Marlowe Security Guide](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2023/06/27/a-comprehensive-guide-to-marlowes-security-audit-outcomes-built-in-functional-restrictions-and-ledger-security-features/)
  - [Marlowe Runner Demo (Deploy Easily)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5XcH0j7Y7w)
  - [TypeScript SDK (Beta) Demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qa1CsZUGnw)
  - [TypeScript SDK Repo](https://github.com/input-output-hk/marlowe-ts-sdk)
- [Scalus](https://github.com/nau/scalus): Scalus is a set of libraries to work with Cardano Untyped Plutus Core that works on both JVM and JavaScript — tags: scala, jvm, on-chain
- [aicone](https://github.com/SundaeSwap-finance/aicone): Aiken libraries maintained by SundaeSwap Labs

### Off-chain SDKs & libraries

- [MeshJS](https://meshjs.dev): Build your app with MeshJS, React & Next.js — tags: typescript, react
  - [Learn Cardano](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzMH2LnzZ90)
  - [An interview with Jingles about MeshJS](https://developers.cardano.org/blog/2023-03-21-march/)
- [Lucid](https://lucid.spacebudz.io): Build on Cardano the easy way using JavaScript — tags: typescript
  - [IOG Academy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXz5V2rjbiE)
  - [Using On Svelte](https://adastry.io/learn/blog/lucid-svelte-quickstart/)
- [PyCardano](https://github.com/Python-Cardano/pycardano): A Cardano library written in Python for creating and signing transactions & works well with OpShin — tags: python
  - [PyCardano Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@pycardano)
- [CardanoSharp](https://cardanosharp.com): Bringing .NET and Cardano Together — A .NET library for Creating/Managing Wallets and Building/Signing Transactions — tags: c#, .net
  - [Sarmaad's blog — Getting started with CardanoSharp](https://sarmaad.com/blog/series/cardano-sharp)
- [Atlas](https://atlas-app.io): An all-in-one open source solution to build on Cardano — tags: haskell
  - [Learn Cardano](https://learncardano.io/podcasts/atlas-application-backend-for-cardano-dev/)
- [Cardano Serialization Lib](https://github.com/Emurgo/cardano-serialization-lib): EMURGO serialisation library — tags: rust, wasm
- [cardano-transaction-lib](https://github.com/Plutonomicon/cardano-transaction-lib): PureScript library — tags: purescript
- [kuber](https://github.com/dquadrant/kuber): Haskell library for balancing transactions (dquadrant) — tags: haskell
- [Apollo](https://github.com/Salvionied/apollo): Go library — tags: go
- [adalib](https://github.com/dcSpark/adalib): WalletConnect library (dcSpark)

### APIs, indexers & hosted infrastructure

- [Blockfrost](https://blockfrost.io/): Your gateway (api) to the Cardano ecosystem — tags: api
- [Koios](https://www.koios.rest/): A Decentralised API that provides a consistent query layer for developers to build upon — tags: api
- [Dandelion](https://dandelion.link): Cardano APIs as a Community Service. Free. Forever.
- [Ogmios](https://ogmios.dev): tags: websocket
- [Maestro](https://www.gomaestro.org): Indexer, Transactions & Smart Contracts Marketplace — tags: api, indexer
  - [Smart Contract Marketplace](https://www.gomaestro.org/smart-contracts)
  - [LearnCardano Interview](https://youtu.be/tn5lWcUtb4E)
  - [dApp Overview Interview](https://youtu.be/ZiN_2Zvh16E)
- [UTxO RPC](https://utxorpc.org): A gRPC interface for UTxO Blockchains — Interact with UTxO-based blockchains using a shared specification with focus on developer experience and performance. — Go, Rust, Python & NodeJS SDKs — tags: grpc
  - [Created by TxPipe](https://txpipe.io)
  - [Uses Dolos, a fine-tuned Cardano Node](https://github.com/txpipe/dolos)
- [Demeter](https://demeter.run): A cloud environment with all the tools for building your dApp — tags: hosted
  - [Founders Interview with Woodland Pool](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWtW9hWmdQ)
- [TxPipe](https://txpipe.io/): Open source tools and infrastructure for Cardano developers
  - [Founders Interview with Woodland Pool](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWtW9hWmdQ)
  - [Wallet OneBox (wob)](https://github.com/txpipe/wob)
  - [Hollow | Headless Cardano dApps SDK](https://github.com/txpipe/hollow)
- [Blink Labs](https://blinklabs.io): Building open-source technology for the future of decentralized global finance. — gOuroboros, snek tailing tool, tx-submit-api, nview, Docker images ...
- [Strica](https://strica.io/): Open source developer tools for the Cardano ecosystem e.g. Cardanoscan API, Typhon.js
  - [Ouroboros Network JS Github Repo](https://github.com/StricaHQ/ouroboros-network-js)
  - [Typhon JS Wallet Lib Github Repo](https://github.com/StricaHQ/typhonjs)
  - [Typhon JS Examples Repo](https://github.com/StricaHQ/examples-dapp-connector/tree/master)
  - [Cardanoscan API](https://cardanoscan.io/api)
  - [Docs](https://docs.cardanoscan.io)
- [iagon](https://iagon.com/): Decentralised Cloud Storage for Web3.0
  - [iagon App](https://app.iagon.com/)
  - [iagon Docs](https://docs.iagon.com/docs/mainnet-guide/get-started)
  - [API](https://docs.api.iagon.com/)
  - [Storage Node Setup & Staking Guide By Cardano With Paul](https://youtu.be/QoJhx6t6VvU)
  - [iagon Launches By Pete & LearnCardano](https://youtu.be/VbOeEw-6gOg)
  - [iagon Founders Interview By Cardano With Paul](https://youtu.be/RURhlMnEV_8)
  - [iagon Founder Interview (What's Next) By Cardano With Paul](https://youtu.be/bSmWm3Fb4rs)

### Integrations, scaffolds & examples

- [IntelliAda (BloxBean)](https://intelliada.bloxbean.com): A tool for developers to interact with Cardano directly from their IDE
- [CardanoPress](https://cardanopress.io/): Connecting WordPress & Cardano — Create engaging & unique Web3 experiences with CardanoPress with no development knowledge
  - [& Some Use-Case Templates](https://b11xm50.myraidbox.de)
- [Joget DX](https://www.joget.com/cardano-blockchain.html): Create a low-code dApp using the Joget DX
- [CardanoBeam](https://cardanobeam.app/)
- [Nebula](https://github.com/spacebudz/nebula): A Cardano NFT marketplace contract for individual projects
- [The Plutus Scaffold](https://github.com/mlabs-haskell/the-plutus-scaffold): MLabs scaffold for dApps
- [basic-smart-contracts](https://github.com/cent-development/basic-smart-contracts)
- [Atomic Swap Open Protocol](https://github.com/lley154/atomic-swap-open-protocol)
- [AdaStream](https://github.com/nau/adastream): Decentralised file hosting incentivised via Cardano ada payments
- [cnft-delist](https://github.com/elRaulito/cnft-delist): Delist an NFT listed on the deprecated Cardano marketplace
  - [cnft-delist as a hosted service — CNFT Academy](https://cnftacademy.com/hope/)

### More tool directories

- [developers.cardano.org/tools](https://developers.cardano.org/tools): Official tools directory
- [CardanoCube](https://www.cardanocube.io/collections/developer-tools): Developer tools collection
- [Essential Cardano](https://www.essentialcardano.io/article/a-list-of-community-built-developer-tools-on-cardano): Community-built developer tools list
- [Cardano Fans](https://cardano.fans/our-work)
- [Built on Cardano](https://builtoncardano.com/ecosystem/developer-tools): Developer tools directory
- [ADADEV.io](https://adadev.io/)

## AI & agents

AI resources for Cardano builders — and the endpoints that let your agent read this index. Section id: `ai` — https://www.cardano.build/#ai

### Use this index from an agent

- [llms.txt](https://www.cardano.build/llms.txt): This index as an llms.txt — the short map for LLM context windows — tags: agent
- [llms-full.txt](https://www.cardano.build/llms-full.txt): Every resource, every link, as markdown — tags: agent
- [index.json](https://www.cardano.build/data/index.json): Structured index (JSON) — the source of truth for this page — tags: agent, json
- [Agent card](https://www.cardano.build/.well-known/agent.json): A2A protocol AgentCard describing what this index can answer — tags: agent, a2a
- [SKILL.md](https://www.cardano.build/SKILL.md): Drop-in skill so a coding agent knows how to use & update this index — tags: agent

### Resources

- [GPT-4 - How does it work, and how do I build apps with it?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw-KWfKwvTQ)
- [SingularityNet Ecosystem](https://singularitynet.io/)
- [opshinGPT](https://github.com/OpShin/opshinGPT): Experimental chatbot to support users at writing OpShin Smart Contracts
- [Tips and tricks for working with Large Language Models](https://github.com/brexhq/prompt-engineering)
- [selfdriven.ai Research](https://selfdriven.ai): Resource Links, Interviews etc
- [Using OpenAI Assistants API](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h1ry-SqINc)
- [masumi.network](https://www.masumi.network/)

## Network, scaling & governance

Explorers, Hydra, Mithril, CIP-1694 governance, CIPs and partner chains. Section id: `network` — https://www.cardano.build/#network

### Main chain · settlement layer

- [CIP 19](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip19/): Cardano Addresses
- [Pool.pm](https://pool.pm): Stake pool activity
- [Cardanoscan](https://cardanoscan.io): Block explorer & analytics
- [Cexplorer](https://cexplorer.io): Staking, pools & governance
- [ADASTAT.net](https://adastat.net)
- [pooltool.io](https://pooltool.io)
- [CardanoWallets.io](https://cardanowallets.io)
- [CRCI](https://crci.review/crci-scores): Scores
- [Balance Analytics](https://www.balanceanalytics.io): Research & analytics
- [eUTXO.org](https://eutxo.org/): Visual blockchain explorer
- [TapTools](https://www.taptools.io): DeFi analytics & portfolio
- [CF](https://beta.explorer.cardano.org/en/): Cardano Explorer
- [ADATools.io](https://adatools.io/earth): Earth View
- [xerberus.io](https://www.xerberus.io): Risk Ratings
- [cardanotech.io](https://cardanotech.io/wallethistory.php): Wallet Tx History
- [LookerStudio](https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/3136c55b-635e-4f46-8e4b-b8ab54f2d460/page/p_wxcw6g0irc)
- [Side-Chain Tool Kit](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2023/01/12/iog-launches-a-toolkit-for-developing-custom-sidechains-on-cardano/)
- [Mithril](https://github.com/input-output-hk/mithril)
- [IOG](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/papers/conclave-a-collective-stake-pool-protocol/): Conclave a Collective Stake Pool Protocol
- [Cardanocube](https://www.cardanocube.io/collections/wallets): Wallets
- [NodeShark](https://www.nodeshark.io): A Transaction Visualisation Tool
- [Cardano](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/native-tokens/cardano-token-registry/): Register Token
- [VeriGlyph](https://github.com/VeriGlyph): Verifiable, on-chain registration certificates (CIP-88)
- [Minswap](https://github.com/minswap/verified-tokens): Verify Tokens
- [Dynamic Peer-To-Peer by Duncan Coutts](https://youtu.be/zOTfhcK-Wf4)
- [The Rosen Bridge](https://medium.com/@rosenbridgeerg/introducing-the-rosen-bridge-a-distributed-network-for-cross-chain-settlement-92b577bd8a27): A Distributed Network for Cross-Chain Settlement
- [Tutorial on Concise Data Definition Language (CDDL) for JSON and CBOR data](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y46dARLUmmI)
- [Milkomeda](https://www.milkomeda.com): L2 Side-chain (Build using Solidity)
- [IOG network diagrams](https://github.com/selfdriven-foundation/about/tree/main/community-projects-we-support/buildingoncardano-dev/diagrams/iog)
- [ADAPulse](https://adapulse.io/zk-tech-unlocking-privacy-on-cardano-scalability-on-ethereum/): Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Tech on Cardano
- [IOG](https://github.com/input-output-hk/sidechains-tooling/releases/tag/technical_spec_1.0): Example EVM Sidechain Technical Specification
- [IOG](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.06014.pdf): Tiered Mechanisms for Blockchain Transaction Fees
- [BroClan](https://broclan.io): Multisig Wallet
- [Strica](https://docs.strica.io/lib/ouroboros-network-js/index.html): Ouroboros network library written in typescript with nodejs streaming module
- [Yaci DevKit](https://github.com/bloxbean/yaci-devkit): A custom Cardano devnet that can be created and destroyed in a matter of seconds
- [Visualisation of a beautiful mega-transaction @ eUTxO.org](https://eutxo.org/transaction/c9cdc33944e7fbbbbff7ea145ac80b139bae918c09509c0c7600dc4b53f19091)
- [Computerphile](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4b8ktEV4Bg): Hashing Algorithms and Security
- [Midnight Privacy Network](https://midnight.network/)
- [FluidTokens Aquarium](https://dev.fluidtokens.com/aquarium/): Gasless Transactions & Automatic Smart Contracts
- [Charles talking about QSig](https://www.youtube.com/live/AwEcqLuT_SA)
- [UoE QSig Workshop](https://www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/blockchain/events/upcoming-events/qsig)
- [IOG Research](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/papers/one-shot-signatures-and-applications-to-hybrid-quantumclassical-authentication/): One-shot Signatures and Applications to Hybrid Quantum/Classical Authentication
- [Building Unclonable Cryptography: A Tale of Two No-cloning Paradigms](https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/702)

### Scaling · Hydra & Mithril

- [Scaling the Network](https://docs.cardano.org/development-guidelines/scalability-solutions/hydra)
- [Charles Overview of Scaling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYc7r5s8cco)
- [Charles Overview of Scaling (Latest Version/MAR2024)](https://www.youtube.com/live/w3pJpnq97to)
- [Hydra Docs](https://hydra.family)
- [Hydra Repo](https://github.com/input-output-hk/hydra)
- [Hydra-Pay Repo](https://github.com/obsidiansystems/hydra-pay)
- [Hydra Voting Proof-Of-Concept Repo](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/hydra-voting-po)
- [Hydraw](https://hydraw.ncoding.at): First example app
- [Hydraw](https://cardanoscan.io/token/6a7b9c0e9454f95cb3aeda9e95b700945a8e796b7e017e2160f148484879647261486561645631): Transactions on CardanoScan
- [Hydra Java Client](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/hydra-java-client)
- [Compared To Bitcoin Lightning Network](https://medium.com/coinmonks/comparing-bitcoins-lightning-network-and-cardano-s-hydra-5f88ec39fe00)
- [Hydra Topologies](https://hydra.family/head-protocol/topologies/)
- [Side-Chains Tool Kit](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2023/01/12/iog-launches-a-toolkit-for-developing-custom-sidechains-on-cardano/)
- [Mithril](https://github.com/input-output-hk/mithril)
- [Mithril Certificates Explorer](https://mithril.network/explorer)
- [Hydra Auction Frontend Demo](https://youtu.be/SNiNZjeYobw)
  - [source](https://github.com/mlabs-haskell/hydra-auction-frontend)
- [Charles](https://www.youtube.com/live/5MMAeEwSLQg): Metatransactions (& Scalability)
- [Cardano network diagram](https://github.com/selfdriven-foundation/about/blob/main/community-projects-we-support/buildingoncardano-dev/diagrams/selfdriven-education-cardano-network-dark.pdf): Main chain, scaling & partner chains (PDF)
- [hydra-doom](https://github.com/cardano-scaling/hydra-doom): Doom running on a Hydra head — proof of concept
- [Hydra via Doom — AI podcast](https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/66da815e-04b3-4d3c-8e95-1ce496803c45): Generated with Google NotebookLM from hydra.family + hydra-doom; experimental, verify against sources

### Governance · CIP-1694, Voltaire & SanchoNet

- [CIP-1694 Governance](https://github.com/JaredCorduan/CIPs/blob/voltaire-v1/CIP-1694/README.md)
- [In-a-Nutshell Flow Diagram by Able-Pool](https://able-pool.io/voltaire)
- [1694.io](https://www.1694.io): Info & Workshops
- [CIP-1694 Workshop Docs (Colorado Feb 28 - Mar 1)](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cip-1694-workshop-recap-colorado-feb-28-mar-1/115875)
- [Recap of Workshop Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWm0S_H_Qyw)
- [CIP-1694: An explainer video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obFeC2JS_IQ)
- [IOG Research: SoK: Blockchain Governance](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/papers/sok-blockchain-governance/)
- [IOG Research: A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Delegation Incentives in Blockchain Governance](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/papers/a-game-theoretic-analysis-of-delegation-incentives-in-blockchain-governance/)
- [IOG Research: Decentralised Update Selection with Semi-Strategic Experts](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/papers/decentralised-update-selection-with-semi-strategic-experts/)
- [Cardano CLI + Summon Platform](https://medium.com/@SummonPlatform/summon-platform-adds-cardano-cli-capability-to-cip-1694-governance-temperature-check-a66ca20f49e3): CIP-1694 Temperature Check
- [Governance & the Cardano network](https://www.cardano.build/images/cardano-constitution-overview.png): Diagram (PNG)
- [DRep ID Inspector](https://ryun1.github.io/drep-id-inspector/)
- [Building together in the age of Voltaire](https://github.com/input-output-hk/sanchonet)
- [Getting Started](https://sancho.network/get-started/)
- [Installing the SanchoNet Node, Learning the Command-Line ... by ABLE Pools](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWYf5eQbRdbWa5n21tyy8xWpTS6zjm3Mj)
- [ABLE Pool cheat sheets](https://able-pool.io/document): cardano-cli, SanchoNet & Voltaire (CIP-1694)
- [ABLE Pool Discord Channel for Help](https://discord.gg/tHYrxCtdHm)
- [Mike Hornan (ABLE Pool) YouTube Channel for Workshop Recordings](https://www.youtube.com/@hancoeur)
- [SanchoNet Faucet (Get Test ADA)](https://sancho.network/faucet)
- [dRep.tools](https://drep.tools/): URL & hash for dRep registration testing; resources & BLAKE2b-256 hashing
- [fx.wtf](https://fx.wtf): Terminal JSON viewer & processor
- [jq](https://jqlang.github.io/jq/): A lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor
- [SanchoNet Wizard (Work In Progress)](https://github.com/MladenLm/sanchoNet-Wizard)
- [CIP-100](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs/pull/556): Governance Metadata
- [SanchoNet GovTools (Vote, Register as dRep, Gov Actions)](https://sanchogov.tools)
- [SanchoNet GovTools Testing Guide](https://docs.sanchogov.tools/about/sancho-govtool-testing)
- [NuFi Wallet SanchoNet Build](https://github.com/nufi-official/nufi#cardano-sanchonet-build)
- [Install a Chrome extension in developer mode](https://bashvlas.com/blog/install-chrome-extension-in-developer-mode/)
- [Online BLAKE2b-256 Hashing Tool (Create & Verify)](https://toolkitbay.com/tkb/tool/BLAKE2b_256)
- [SanchoNet Compatible Wallets](https://docs.sanchogov.tools/how-to-use-the-govtool/getting-started/get-a-compatible-wallet)
- [Cquisitor](https://cardananium.github.io/cquisitor/): CBOR Inspector

### CIPs & CPSs of interest

- [What are CIPs?](https://cips.cardano.org/): Cardano Improvement Proposals & full list
- [What are CPSs?](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs): Cardano Problem Statements (listed below the CIPs)
- [CIP-8](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip8/): Message Signing (Hardware Wallet)
- [CIP-30](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip30/): Cardano dApp-Wallet Web Bridge
- [CIP-31](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip31/): Reference Inputs
- [CIP-32](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip32/): Inline Datums
- [CIP-33](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip33/): Reference Scripts
- [CIP-57](https://cips.cardano.org/cip/CIP-0057): Plutus Contract Blueprint
- [CIP-67 & CIP-68](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip68/): Asset name label registry; datum metadata standard (dynamic NFTs)
- [CIP-88](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs/pull/467): Native Asset Policy Registration/Information Certificates
- [VeriGlyph](https://github.com/VeriGlyph): Verifiable, on-chain registration certificates (CIP-88)
- [CIP-93](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip93/): Authenticated Web3 HTTP requests
- [CIP-94](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIP-0094-polls): Polls
- [CIP-95](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs/pull/509): Cardano dApp-Wallet Web Bridge Governance Extension
- [CIP-100?](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs/pull/556): Governance Metadata
- [CPS-0010](https://github.com/Ryun1/CIPs/blob/cps-wallet-connector/CPS-0010/README.md): Wallet Connector Standards / API

### Partner chains · compute layer

- [Cardano Ouroboros](https://cardano.org/ouroboros/): Consensus protocol
- [Minotaur](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/papers/minotaur-multi-resource-blockchain-consensus/)
- [Side-chain Toolkit](https://docs.cardano.org/cardano-sidechains/sidechain-toolkit/introduction/#technicalspecification)
- [Introducing Partner Chains](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2023/11/03/partner-chains-are-coming-to-cardano/)
- [Midnight Special/Overview by Charles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBxk79svC78)
- [Decoding Midnight with Charles & Eran by dApp Central & Chris O](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAWHEbqlbMw)
- [Midnight as a Partner Chain by cexplorer.io](https://cexplorer.io/article/midnight-is-a-partner-chain)
- [The Midnight Origin Story with Charles Hoskinson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCMF9syoPYk): EP1
- [Plutus Support for Pairings Over BLS12-381 (Support On-Chain Bridging)](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/governance/cardano-improvement-proposals/cip-0381/)

### Interconnections · bridges

- [Rosen Bridge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsiy-yPJQ6w): Trustless Bridge to Ergo

## Infrastructure

Stake pools, devnets, snapshots, batchers and decentralised storage. Section id: `infrastructure` — https://www.cardano.build/#infrastructure

- [Cardano](https://developers.cardano.org/docs/operate-a-stake-pool/): Setting up a Stake Pool
- [ATADA/gitmachtl](https://github.com/gitmachtl/scripts): Stake Pool Operator Scripts
- [ALEX Stake Pool](https://apexpool.gitbook.io/stake-pool-scripts/running-a-cardano-node/starting-a-relay-node): Stake Pool Scripts
- [Liqwid](https://liqwid.notion.site/liqwid-liquidation-bot-Docker-Image-README-2f2928fd042f4a26ad87ca02bd0a242a): Liquidation Bot
- [TeddySwap](https://docs.teddyswap.org/testnet-guide/how-to-run-a-batcher-badger): How to Run a Batcher/Badger
- [Cardano Private-Testnet / Devnet Setup](https://github.com/woofpool/cardano-private-testnet-setup)
- [cSnapshots.io](https://csnapshots.io): Download the Latest Cardano Blockchain Snapshot
- [demeter.run](https://demeter.run/): Everything you need to build on Cardano
- [iagon.com](https://iagon.com/): Decentralised Storage / Webhosting
- [iagon Storage Node Setup & Staking Guide](https://youtu.be/QoJhx6t6VvU): By Cardano With Paul (YouTube)

## Identity / SSI

Self-sovereign identity, DIDs, verifiable credentials and KERI. Section id: `identity` — https://www.cardano.build/#identity

- [Self-Sovereign Identity Book](https://www.manning.com/books/self-sovereign-identity)
- [RootsWallet](https://rootsid.com/wallet/)
- [selfdriven.id](https://selfdriven.id): Trust, SSI, KERI
- [Hyperledger Identus](https://github.com/hyperledger/identus)

### SSI dev resources

- [bs58](http://cryptocoinjs.com/modules/misc/bs58/): Base58 Encoder/Decoder JS Library
- [Elliptic](https://www.npmjs.com/package/elliptic): Fast elliptic-curve cryptography for JavaScript
- [W3C DID Specs](https://github.com/w3c/did-spec-registries/tree/main/methods): Methods Registry
- [Cardano Foundation](https://identity.cardanofoundation.org): Identity Wallet (Open-Source)

## Open source

Production Cardano codebases to read and learn from, plus the indexes that track them. Section id: `open-source` — https://www.cardano.build/#open-source

### Projects

- [MuesliSwap](https://github.com/MuesliSwapTeam/)
- [Minswap](https://github.com/minswap)
- [JPG Store](https://github.com/jpg-store/contract-v2): tags: aiken
- [ADAO](https://github.com/ADAOcommunity)
- [Spectrum Finance](https://github.com/spectrum-finance)
- [LenFi (AADA Finance)](https://github.com/aadafinance): tags: aiken
- [dcSpark](https://github.com/dcSpark)
- [DirectEd](https://github.com/DirectEd-Development-Foundation/directed-smart-contract)
- [Logical Mechanism](https://github.com/logicalmechanism)
- [Liqwid Finance](https://github.com/Liqwidfinance)
- [WingRiders](https://github.com/WingRiders)
- [Berry-Pool](https://github.com/Berry-Pool)
- [SpaceBudz](https://github.com/spacebudz)
- [NAMI Wallet](https://github.com/berry-pool/nami)
- [Cardano-Swaps (DEX)](https://github.com/fallen-icarus/cardano-swaps)
- [TeddySwap](https://github.com/teddy-swap)
- [MELD](https://github.com/MELD-labs/cardano-defi-public)
- [Indigo Protocol](https://github.com/IndigoProtocol/indigo-smart-contracts)
- [UnFrack.It](https://github.com/crypto2099/unfrackit)
- [Horrocubes](https://github.com/Horrocubes)
- [Wild Tangz](https://github.com/thaddeusdiamond/cardano-nft-mint-frontend/blob/master/src/js/pages/voting.js)
- [PIGY Oracle](https://github.com/pigytoken/pigy-delegation/tree/main/oracle)
- [Lace Wallet](https://github.com/input-output-hk/lace)
- [Lobster Challenge](https://github.com/input-output-hk/lobster-challenge)
- [Danogo Bonds Exchange](https://github.com/Danogo2023/bonds): tags: aiken
- [Encoins](https://github.com/encryptedcoins/encoins-core-aiken): tags: aiken
- [SundaeSwap Yield Farming v2](https://github.com/SundaeSwap-finance/sundae-yield-v2): tags: aiken
- [Projected NFT Whirlpool (Piama)](https://github.com/dcSpark/projected-nft-whirlpool): tags: aiken
- [Nebula](https://github.com/spacebudz/nebula/tree/main/contract/src/nebula): tags: aiken
- [Cardano Foundation Explorer](https://github.com/cardano-foundation/cf-explorer)
- [beta.explorer.cardano.org](https://beta.explorer.cardano.org)

### Indexes & trackers

- [Cardano Community Open-Source Hub @ github.com](https://github.com/cardano-community)
- [Cardano Open-Source Index @ github.com/micahkendall](https://github.com/micahkendall/cardano-opensource-index)
- [@ProofOfCardano Open Source Project Tracking](https://github.com/ProofOfCardano/projects)
- [Cardano Project Commits on GitHub @ cardanoupdates.com](https://cardanoupdates.com)
- [Electric Capital crypto-ecosystems](https://github.com/electric-capital/crypto-ecosystems/blob/master/data/ecosystems/c/cardano.toml): Add your project so it's listed @ developerreport.com
- [PRAGMA Open-Source Association](https://cardanofoundation.org/blog/cardano-foundation-blink-labs-dcspark-sundae-labs-txpipe-launch-open-source-association): Open Source Association (Cardano)

## Cheat sheets

Printable references for the CLI, governance and indexers. Section id: `cheat-sheets` — https://www.cardano.build/#cheat-sheets

- [ABLE Pool cheat sheets](https://able-pool.io/document/): cardano-cli, SanchoNet & Voltaire (CIP-1694)
- [TxPipe cheat sheet](https://github.com/txpipe/cheat-sheets/blob/main/cardano-indexers/cheat-sheet.pdf): Cardano indexers (PDF)

## Education

Courses, academies, books and explainers. Section id: `education` — https://www.cardano.build/#education

- [LearnCardano.io](https://learncardano.io): Video courses & podcasts
- [Essential Cardano](https://www.essentialcardano.io/): Ecosystem knowledge base
- [essentialcardano.io](https://www.essentialcardano.io/article/cardano-working-groups): Working Groups
- [CF Education](https://education.cardanofoundation.org): Official learning platform
- [Lovelace Academy](https://learn.lovelace.academy/): Interactive courses
- [DirectEd Development Foundation](https://directed.dev): Development education
- ["Cardano For The Masses" Book](https://cardanobook.com): Comprehensive book
- [artomics.io](https://www.artomics.io)
- [LIDO Nation (Education, Outreach, Community Building)](https://www.lidonation.com): Education & outreach
- [UZH Summer School: Deep Dive into Blockchain](https://www.blockchain.uzh.ch/courses/deep-dive-into-blockchain/)
- [blockchainlearning.center](https://blockchainlearning.center/courses/cardano-blockchain-developer-series/): Cardano Developer Series
- [Plutus Pioneer Program](https://docs.cardano.org/pioneer-programs/plutus-pioneers/)
- [ADAPulse](https://adapulse.io/how-blockchain-is-revolutionizing-tokenization-a-beginners-guide/): Tokenization a Beginners Guide
- [Cardano Journal](https://cardanojournal.com/explaining-cardano-s-eutxo-model-for-a-five-year-old-356): Explaining Cardano's eUTXO model for a five-year-old
- [ADAFILMS](https://www.adafilms.art): Cardano Facts as Short Docos
- [ADAPulse](https://adapulse.io/cardano-swaps-a-dex-that-taps-into-the-full-potential-of-the-eutxo-model/): Cardano Swaps: A DEX that taps into the full potential of the eUTXO model
- [Dynamic Strategies](https://dynamicstrategies.io/docs/workshop-content-guide/): Shared Workshop Content Guide
- [Kaizen Crypto](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2csG9sR5j7w&list=PLrbMFdXZnzoAwfxIVo-SQ_qEBCqbwuU6o): Cardano 101 Course (YouTube Playlist)
- [Cardano Builder DAO](https://buildingoncardano.io/)

## Research

Peer-reviewed research behind Cardano and where to find it. Section id: `research` — https://www.cardano.build/#research

- [IOG](https://iohk.io/research/): Research
- [IOG](https://iohk.io/en/research/library/): Research Papers Library
- [How IOG's research spans the academic world](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2022/10/25/how-iog-s-research-spans-the-academic-world/)
- [IOG](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2022/11/18/the-university-of-edinburgh-and-iog-introduce-the-edinburgh-decentralization-index/): Introducing The Edinburgh Decentralization Index (EDI)
- [IOG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czmg9WmSCcI): Scaling blockchain protocols: a research-based approach
- [IOG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEcYVygdhzU): "Near optimal throughput": A deep dive into Ouroboros Leios
- [Research resource kit (skillzeb)](https://skillzeb.io/template-explorer/cardano-build-research-resourse-kit): Template kit built from this research section

## Diagrams

How it all fits together — tech stack, network, transaction types. Section id: `diagrams` — https://www.cardano.build/#diagrams

- [Cardano tech stack diagram](https://github.com/selfdriven-foundation/about/blob/main/community-projects-we-support/buildingoncardano-dev/diagrams/selfdriven-education-cardano-tech-stack-dark.pdf): How it all fits together (PDF)
- [Getting on-chain components](https://www.cardano.build/images/selfdriven-getting-on-chain-components-small-dark.png): Diagram (PNG)
- [Transaction types](https://www.cardano.build/images/selfdriven-education-tech-transaction-types-small-dark.png): Diagram (PNG)
- [Cardano network diagram](https://github.com/selfdriven-foundation/about/blob/main/community-projects-we-support/buildingoncardano-dev/diagrams/selfdriven-education-cardano-network-dark.pdf): Main chain, scaling & partner chains (PDF)

## Services & platforms

Minting, oracles, storage, payments, DAO tooling and APIs you can build on. Section id: `services` — https://www.cardano.build/#services

- [ANVIL](https://ada-anvil.io)
- [NMKR](https://nmkr.io)
- [jpg.store](https://jpg.store)
- [CHARLi3 API](https://charli3.io/api)
- [Orcfax](https://orcfax.io)
- [Data Explorer](https://explorer.orcfax.io)
- [MasterClass](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMsSHlnKvFA)
- [SingularityNET](https://singularitynet.io)
- [Kaleido (IPFS)](https://docs.kaleido.io/)
- [Pinata (IPFS)](https://www.pinata.cloud/)
- [Arweave.org](https://arweave.org/)
- [NOWPayments (ADA)](https://nowpayments.io)
- [FungPayments (ADA + TradTokens)](https://www.fungpayments.com)
- [Monkey Smart Contracts](https://www.monkeycontracts.com/)
- [HAZELnet.io (Discord Integration)](https://www.hazelnet.io)
- [Clarity (DAO Tooling)](https://www.clarity.community/)
- [SummonPlatform.io (DAO Tooling)](https://summonplatform.io)
- [ADAHandles](https://adahandle.com/)
- [ADADomains](https://www.adadomains.io/docs/intro)
- [iagon (Storage)](https://iagon.com)
- [ADAmail.me](https://adamail.me)
- [vault3.io](https://vault3.io)
- [DexHunter Integration (React & API)](https://dexhunter.gitbook.io/dexhunter-partners/)
- [Cardanoscan API](https://cardanoscan.io/api)
- [DripDropz](https://dripdropz.io/instant-reward): InstantRewardz API
- [Supporting Scripts & Helpers](https://github.com/DripDropz/support-scripts)
- [projectNEWM](https://newm.io/artists): Music Distribution

## Project resources

Funding, hiring, delivery partners and project tooling. Section id: `project-resources` — https://www.cardano.build/#project-resources

- [Business Model Canvas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Model_Canvas)
- [projectcatalyst.io](https://projectcatalyst.io)
- [Crystal](https://web3.crystal.vote): Project DAO Infrastructure
- [dApp360](https://www.dapp360.io): Placing web3 & dapp developers
- [kompact](https://www.kompact.io): Design, Coding & Deployment Assistance
- [ncoding.at](https://ncoding.at): Freelancer Software Engineer
- [dcSpark](https://dcspark.io): We build high-quality crypto products
- [Dquadrant](https://dquadrant.com/): Software development and IT services
- [Zesh](https://zesh.io): Community Engagement +
- [CardanoJobs](https://www.cardanojobs.io)
- [Cardano Project Showcase (Register Your Project)](https://developers.cardano.org/showcase/)
- [asana.com](https://asana.com): Enable teams to work together
- [Cardano Foundation](https://cardanofoundation.org/blog/whitepaper-template-cardano-mica-compliance): Whitepaper Template to Support MiCA Compliance

## Staying safe on-chain

Tips to protect yourself — and to share with the users of your dApps. Section id: `safety` — https://www.cardano.build/#safety

- [IOG](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900005141163): Cybersecurity guidelines for Cardano users
- [epochsec.io](https://epochsec.io): Weekly Podcast & CyberSecurity Advice
- [virustotal.com](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload): URL Checker
- [Using Your Ledger as a FIDO U2F Device (like a Yubi key)](https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005198545-FIDO-U2F?docs=true)
- [Exporting your Ledger Accounts (Be Careful!!)](https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404388633489-Export-your-accounts?docs=true)
- [auditocean.com](https://auditocean.com): Decentralised Audits
- [EpochSec (Kyle) Interview with Paul](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzEisPLlFMU)
- [Browser Token Hijacking via PDF File](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWplef1CyQs)
- [Cardano.Ninja](https://cardano.ninja)
- [CardanoShield Blacklists](https://github.com/adabox-aio/cardano-shield/blob/main/blacklists)
- [CardanoWallets.io](https://cardanowallets.io)
- [xerberus.io](https://medium.com/@xerberus/xerberus-nodes-a-decentralized-risk-rating-agency-on-cardano-for-the-world-7df9e4a82714): Decentralised Risk Rating Agency

## Information security & QA

Building and hosting Cardano apps securely; auditing and testing services. Section id: `infosec` — https://www.cardano.build/#infosec

- [IOG](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2021/10/25/new-certification-levels-for-smart-contracts-on-cardano/): Certification Levels for Smart Contracts
- [ISO 27001](https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html): Standard for Information Security Management Systems
- [CIP52](https://cips.cardano.org/cips/cip52/): Cardano Audit Best Practice Guidelines
- [Recorded Mint](https://github.com/keyan-m/cardano-recorded-mint/pull/1): Address List Spoofing Vulnerability #1
- [GDPR checklist for data controllers](https://gdpr.eu/checklist/)
- [openEDR](https://www.openedr.com): Open Source Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

### Auditing & testing services

- [CERTIK](https://www.certik.com/products/security-audit): Security Auditing
- [FYEO.io](https://www.fyeo.io/blockchain-security-audit): Security Auditing
- [Anastasia Labs](https://anastasialabs.com): Security Auditing +
- [Zesh](https://zesh.io): Testing
- [TWEAG](https://www.tweag.io): Security Auditing +

## UTXO family

Where UTXO architectures and builders meet — Bitcoin, Ergo and friends. Section id: `utxo-family` — https://www.cardano.build/#utxo-family

- [SAPIEN Youtube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9OqZHUTx1MkYx7PANj9wyTNmRux-yVGk): Cardano for Bitcoiners
- [BitcoinOS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy9f2Na9cOY): Calvin Ferreira @ Cardano Summit (Youtube)
- [BitcoinOS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56O4aKg-JoU): Panel @ Cardano Summit (Youtube)
- [Dapp Central](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKRGtbk6Xus): Interview @ Cardano Summit (Youtube)
- [BitcoinOS](https://www.bitcoinos.build/blog/bitcoinos-open-sourcing-the-bitsnark-verification-protocol): Open Sourcing the BitSNARK Verification Protocol
- [BitcoinOS](https://bitcoinos-technical-documentatio.gitbook.io/bitcoinos): The Operating System for a Bitcoin Powered World
- [BitcoinOS.build](https://bitcoinos.build)
- [Rosen Bridge](https://rosen.tech)
- [Cardano eUTXO.org](https://eutxo.org/): Visual blockchain explorer
- [Tuxedo](https://github.com/Off-Narrative-Labs/Tuxedo)
- [Griffin](https://github.com/txpipe/griffin)
- [Unlocking more opportunities with Plutus V3](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2024/02/12/unlocking-more-opportunities-with-plutus-v3/): IOG — crypto primitives update
- [Maestro Platform](https://www.gomaestro.org)

## Things · DePIN

Decentralised physical infrastructure on Cardano. Section id: `depin` — https://www.cardano.build/#depin

- [Adosia](https://github.com/adosia/adosia-market-docs/wiki): Decentralized Manufacturing Platform that provides economic opportunities for creators, hobbyists, and small business manufacturers
- [WorldMobile](https://faq.worldmobiletoken.com/docs/network/about-the-network): About the Network
- [WorldMobile](https://airnode.worldmobile.io): AirNodes
- [Minting of NFTs on ESP32 Embedded Device (Repo)](https://github.com/elRaulito/IoT-NMKR-integration-Open-Source-)
- [iagon](https://iagon.com): Decentralised Cloud Storage

## Gaming

Engines, SDKs and communities for games on Cardano. Section id: `gaming` — https://www.cardano.build/#gaming

- [Human-Centric Design](https://yukaichou.com/gamification-book/): Octalysis Framework for Gamification
- [Open source game engine integration demo](https://www.reddit.com/r/cardano/comments/128zj23/open_source_game_engine_integration_demo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3): By @Knitties
  - [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MycaYpUdB4&t=3137s)
  - [x](https://x.com/@knittiesio)
- [Revelar Game Engine](https://www.revelar.co)
- [Paima Studios Game Engine](https://paimastudios.com/paima-engine)
- [Cardano games assets for Unity](https://github.com/fivebinaries/cardano-unity)
- [CardanoBeam](https://cardanobeam.app): GPS Based Smart Contracts
- [Access the NMKR-Studio API from Unity](https://github.com/Odiobill/Nmkr)
- [DEGA](https://www.dega.org): Infrastructure & Transactions For Gaming/Metaverses

### Gaming community

- [Cardano Gaming](https://x.com/cardanogaming)
- [Cardano Gaming Guild](https://x.com/cardanogg)
- [CardanoCube #GamesOnCardano](https://www.cardanocube.io/collections/gaming)

## Related dev & design

General tooling that pairs well with Cardano development. Section id: `related` — https://www.cardano.build/#related

- [VSCode (Code Editing)](https://code.visualstudio.com)
- [Python](https://anaconda.com): Anaconda
- [NodeJS](https://nodejs.org)
- [Fireship.io (Courses)](https://fireship.io/courses/)
- [Fluree](https://flur.ee/): Data Management Tooling
- [Plutus-Bench](https://github.com/ImperatorLang/plutus-bench): Benchmarking for Cardano Smart Contract languages
- [plutus-tx vs OpShin vs hebi](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tHKP9fyB65ulXgIxYJmgMS5Rf5jjYkCJeFNmSor5NHw): Benchmark comparison spreadsheet
- [Java app testing on Cardano blockchain with Yaci Cardano Test Java library](https://github.com/bloxbean/yaci-cardano-test)
- [Using Cardano Lucid on Svelte](https://adastry.io/learn/blog/lucid-svelte-quickstart/)
- [How to fix an issue installing Node "canvas" on macOS](https://flaviocopes.com/fix-node-canvas-error-pre-gyp-macos/)
- [Bytes.dev](https://bytes.dev): JavaScript News
- [fresh.deno.dev](https://fresh.deno.dev/): Next-gen web framework
- [Hyperledger](https://www.hyperledger.org/projects/firefly): Firefly Supernode Framework

### Design

- [Human-Centric Design](https://yukaichou.com/gamification-book/): Octalysis Framework
- [CSS](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50840168/how-to-detect-if-the-os-is-in-dark-mode-in-browsers): Light/Dark Mode Based On OS User Setting
- [CSS](https://cssgradient.io): Background Gradients
- [components.ai](https://components.ai): Open-source design tool

## Discussions & help

Where to ask questions and get unstuck. Section id: `help` — https://www.cardano.build/#help

- [BuildingOnCardano.dev room on vyra.io](https://vyra.io/room/buildingoncardano-dev): Beta chat room for builders
- [Cardano Forum — Developers](https://forum.cardano.org/c/developers/29)
- [ABLE Pool Discord](https://discord.com/invite/tHYrxCtdHm): Dev chat & getting help
- [Cardano Builder DAO](https://buildingoncardano.io/)

## Community

Town halls, people offering tech advice, and builders to follow. Section id: `community` — https://www.cardano.build/#community

### Town halls

- [@LatamCardano](https://x.com/LatamCardano)
- [@c3eth (Eastern Town Hall)](https://x.com/c3eth)
- [@EuCardano](https://x.com/EuCardano)
- [Pacific Town Hall (Discord)](https://discord.com/kbdWbmvnsD)
- [@africa_townhall](https://x.com/africa_townhall)
- [@CardanoMENA](https://x.com/CardanoMENA)

### Tech advice — code review & guidance

- [Pi Lanningham](https://x.com/Quantumplation): @Quantumplation
- [Phil](https://x.com/phil_uplc): @phil_uplc

### Tech community — people to follow

- [Sebastien Guillemot](https://x.com/sebastiengllmt)
  - [book a call](https://calendly.com/dcspark-seba/15min-1)
- [Patrick Tobler](https://x.com/Padierfind)
  - [book a call](https://cal.com/patricktobler)
- [KtorZ](https://x.com/_ktorz_)
- [Adam Dean](https://x.com/adamkdean)
- [Ales](https://x.com/berry_ales)
- [Charles Hoskinson](https://x.com/IOHK_Charles)
- [Jingles](https://x.com/jinglescode)
- [Rick McCracken](https://x.com/richardmccrackn)
- [Andrew Westberg](https://x.com/amw7)
- [Pi Lanningham](https://x.com/Quantumplation): @Quantumplation
- [James Dunseith](https://x.com/jamesdunseith)
- [Lucas](https://x.com/rvcas)
- [Andrew Knittes](https://x.com/andrewkingdev)
- [zygomeb](https://x.com/zygomeb)
- [Sebastian Nagel](https://x.com/ch1bo_)
- [Michele](https://x.com/micheleharmonic): Harmonic
- [Pete Bui](https://x.com/astroboysoup)
- [Marek Mahut](https://x.com/stakenuts)
- [$matiwinnetou](https://x.com/matiwinnetou)
- [Mark Byers](https://x.com/selfdrivenMark)
- [Ninh like](https://x.com/ninhtran09)
- [Clover Nodes](https://x.com/clovernodes)
- [Pavan Vora](https://x.com/pavan_vora)
- [holymacaroni](https://x.com/holymacaronee)
- [Anthony](https://x.com/anthonycardano)
- [Tucker Triggs](https://x.com/tuckertriggs)
- [Phil](https://x.com/phil_uplc): @phil_uplc
- [Jared Corduan](https://x.com/jaredcorduan)
- [Laura](https://x.com/dimoneymindset)
- [Ashish Prajapati](https://x.com/ashisherc)
- [Daniel Epstein](https://x.com/knoziggeh)
- [Lloyd Duhon](https://x.com/lloydduhon)
- [Michael Liesenfelt](https://x.com/drliesenfelt)
- [Marco Meerman](https://x.com/marcomeerman)
- [Hornan](https://x.com/hornan7)
- [Daniel Rodriguez](https://x.com/danielrodr40540)
- [Mehul Prajapati](https://x.com/mehul_cs)
- [Prashanth Soordelu](https://x.com/soordelup)
- [Tom Stokes](https://x.com/everyepoch)
- [Kyle Solomon](https://x.com/adosiawolf)
- [Anthony McDonough](https://x.com/anthony_bloom_)
- [Conrad](https://x.com/conraddit)
- [Guillermo (WoodlandPools)](https://x.com/woodlandpools)
- [CryptoJoe101](https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoJoe101)
- [dsSpark](https://www.youtube.com/@dcspark_io)
- [ELRaulito_CNFT](https://x.com/elraulito_cnft)
- [@selfdrivenF](https://x.com/@selfdrivenF)

## Channels to follow

YouTube channels and pools that teach. Section id: `channels` — https://www.cardano.build/#channels

- [Learn Cardano](https://www.youtube.com/@LearnCardano)
- [Army of Spies](https://www.youtube.com/c/ArmyofSpies)
- [StoicPool](https://www.youtube.com/c/StoicPool)
- [SAPIEN](https://www.youtube.com/c/S-PIEN)
- [Cardano With Paul](https://www.youtube.com/@CardanoWithPaul)
- [dApp Central](https://www.youtube.com/c/DappCentral)
- [big pey](https://www.youtube.com/@bigpey)
- [Kaizen Crypto](https://www.youtube.com/@KaizenCrypto)
- [NerdOut](https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewWestberg)
- [Computerphile](https://www.youtube.com/@Computerphile)
- [IOG Academy](https://www.youtube.com/@iogacademy)
- [Woodlands](https://www.youtube.com/@WoodlandPools)
- [Africa on Chain](https://www.youtube.com/@africaonchain)
- [314pool (Π Lanningham)](https://314pool.com)
- [NOVA Pool](https://youtube.com/@NOVApool)

## Alliances

Alliances and member-based organisations. Section id: `alliances` — https://www.cardano.build/#alliances

- [Web3 User Group](https://linktr.ee/web3usergroup)
- [Blockchain Infrastructure (CBIA)](https://www.cbia.io/)
- [Single Stake Pool Operators](https://singlepoolalliance.net/)
- [Armada Stake Pool Operators](https://armada-alliance.com/)
- [Cardano Gaming Guild](https://x.com/cardanogg)
- [Cardano Gaming](https://x.com/cardanogaming)
- [DeFi](https://cardanodefialliance.org/)
- [RealFi](https://real-fi.org/)
- [NFT Guild](https://www.nft-guild.io)
- [Music](https://discord.com/invite/cma)
- [Cardano Builder DAO](https://buildingoncardano.io/)
- [IntersectMBO](https://intersectmbo.org)
- [docs.intersectMBO.org](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/cardano-governance/key-terms/general-glossary): Glossary +
- [PRAGMA Open-Source Association](https://cardanofoundation.org/blog/cardano-foundation-blink-labs-dcspark-sundae-labs-txpipe-launch-open-source-association): Open Source Association (Cardano)

## Events

What's on. Section id: `events` — https://www.cardano.build/#events

- [cardano.events](https://www.cardano.events/): Community events calendar

## I need inspiration!

Why we build, and ideas for what to build next. Section id: `inspiration` — https://www.cardano.build/#inspiration

- [Charles Hoskinson whiteboard video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja9D0kpksxw)
- [Why we keep on keeping on](https://www.youtube.com/live/VdCNCe1bWfs): Charles Hoskinson
- [Interview with Charles Hoskinson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuKhyz280zA): Why decentralisation, the limits of 2nd-gen blockchains & how Cardano fixes them
- [CardanoPick ideas](https://cardanopick.com/ideas/): Looking for something to build?
- [Submission queue (YAML)](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/selfdriven-octo/cardano-build/refs/heads/main/data/cardano-build.yaml): New resource links waiting to be added to this index

## About this index

Community-maintained, CC0, open to pull requests. Section id: `about` — https://www.cardano.build/#about

- [selfdriven Foundation](https://selfdriven.foundation): Supports and maintains this index
- [Getting on-chain guide](https://www.selfdriven.support/guides/getting-on-chain/)
- [Why Cardano for on-chain technology](https://selfdriven.fyi/on-chain): selfdriven.fyi
- [Support MeshJS](https://mesh.martify.io/about/support-us): We've donated to the MeshJS project — you can too
- [@selfdrivenF](https://x.com/@selfdrivenF): Suggest a resource or ask to be added/removed
- [dsociety.io](https://dsociety.io): Contributing to a decentralised society
- [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/): All content is public domain
- [Aaron Swartz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aaron_Swartz_-_The_Network_Transformation.webm): The transformation of the network
- [GitHub repo](https://github.com/selfdriven-octo/cardano-build): selfdriven-octo/cardano-build — PRs welcome
- [Catalyst proposal to upgrade this site](https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/129060)
- [Previous upgrade proposals](https://energy.selfdriven.foundation/cardano-catalyst/proposals/previous/)
- [Support this project](https://handle.me/selfdrivenx.cb): $selfdrivenx.cb ada handle
- [Have your say](https://forms.gle/gQgzoJG3sShT8QN56): What should this index become?