Get started on Cardano
From native tokens to stake pools, the core concepts you need to build on Cardano.
Start Here
The 7-module path from zero to shipping, fundamentals through production.
Native Tokens
Mint tokens and NFTs without smart contracts. Multi-asset support built into the ledger.
Smart Contracts
Build dApps with Aiken and leverage the eUTxO model for predictable execution.
Integrate Payments
Accept ADA and native tokens in your applications.
Transaction Metadata
Attach arbitrary data to transactions on-chain.
Operate a Stake Pool
Run infrastructure and secure the network.
Governance
Participate in Cardano's decentralized governance.
Join the Ecosystem
Connect, build, and get funded
Start Building
Everything you need to build on Cardano
// Build a payment transaction
const tx = await txBuilder
.payToAddress(address, lovelace(2_000_000n))
.build();
// Sign and submit
const signedTx = await wallet.sign(tx);
const txHash = await wallet.submit(signedTx);Use Cardano’s ecosystem
Directories, infrastructure, and the people building alongside you
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.
