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Cardano Developer Portal

A house of knowledge providing a wide range of resources. Learn, collaborate, and contribute to the development of the Cardano ecosystem.

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Thriving on collaboration

The Cardano Foundation supports the Developer Portal to bring together developers from within and outside the ecosystem. It became a true joint effort.
The Developer Portal grows every day thanks to the cooperation between developers, the wider Cardano community, and the Cardano Foundation.

200+

contributors

90+

builder tools

100+

showcased projects

Main advantages

The Cardano Developer Portal gives everyone an open platform to clarify doubts, explore tools, and showcase projects building on Cardano.

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Help shape the future of the Cardano ecosystem alongside other enthusiasts and developers.

Want to contribute to the network’s security and validate new blocks? Or maybe deploy an innovative app or leverage Cardano to enhance a visionary project? The Developer Portal empowers developers to implement solutions on the Cardano blockchain.

Get support on a variety of topics
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Operate a Stake Pool
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Integrate the Cardano blockchain
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Build with Transaction Metadata
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Create Smart Contracts
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Deploy NFTs
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Participate in Governance

Contribute to the Developer Portal

Bolster brand awareness and build reputation within the Cardano ecosystem, even without being a developer.

Choose from vast possibilities

Choose from vast possibilities

Raise issues, improve documentation and tutorials, create graphics, or add projects and tools; the Developer Portal welcomes very different types of contributions.

Help with improvements

Help with improvements

Make suggestions, plus report and review issues concerning the Developer Portal.

Venture into developer matters

Venture into developer matters

Browse all developer-related topics on the Cardano Forum, create new entries, and participate in the debates.

Connect with developer

Connect with developer

Share ideas, ask questions, and welcome others to a world of building together.

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