Resources Cardano apps
Cardano apps
The apps of the Cardano ecosystem as cardano.org lists them: 104 curated apps live on mainnet, by category.
Bridge DEX Distribution Game Governance Identity Lending Marketplace Minting Notary Wallet Analytics Ecosystem Education Block Explorer Pool Tool Other
Bridge 3
Projects that provide cross-chain bridge support.
- ChainportBridge between EVM chains and Cardano
- Finitum BridgeCross-chain bridge between Cardano and BSC
- WanBridgeCross-chain bridge for EVM and non-EVM networks
DEX 9
Decentralised exchanges allow direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions to take place online securely.
- CSWAPDEX for tokens, NFTs, and real-world assets
- DexHunterCardano DEX aggregator with real-time alerts
- MinswapMulti-pool decentralized exchange on Cardano
- MuesliSwapOrder-book DEX on Cardano
- SplashOpen-source market-making and trading protocol
- Strike FinancePerpetual futures derivatives protocol on Cardano
- SundaeSwapNative scalable AMM DEX on Cardano
- VyFinanceDeFi protocol with DEX, vaults, and governance
- WingRidersNative AMM DEX on Cardano
Distribution 3
Platforms for distributing tokens, airdrops, and rewards to the Cardano community.
- ClaimpaignQR-based airdrop tool for in-person campaigns
- DripDropzToken dispensing and airdrop platform
- Onboard NinjaIn-person Cardano airdrop distribution platform
Game 5
Games on the Cardano blockchain.
- Ale & AxesMobile and browser fantasy RPG on Cardano
- Ascent RivalsMultiplayer racing-combat game with rival contracts
- AsteriaOn-chain strategy game where everything is a UTxO
- Infinity RisingOpen-world sandbox MMO and multiverse simulator
- Plutus Quiz V1000On-chain Plutus quiz with prize pool
Governance 11
Governance tools.
- Cardano Governance ToolDelegate, register as DRep, and vote on proposals
- Cardano GovScopeVote distribution and DRep insights dashboard
- CGOVGovernance dashboard for proposals and voting
- Clarity ProtocolCommunity governance toolkit for Cardano projects
- DRepTalkDelegate, register as a DRep, and discuss governance
- Governance SpaceIndexer and analytics for Cardano governance
- Governance Voting ToolSimple on-chain governance voting tool
- Sundae Treasury DashboardMilestone-based treasury disbursement platform
- Supply SummaryHistorical Ada supply and treasury distribution
- TempoGovernance tool for DReps to register and engage
- Treasury DonationDonate ada to the Cardano treasury
Identity 4
Decentralized identifiers (DIDs).
- adahandleHuman-readable Cardano addresses as NFTs
- AndamioVerified credentials and project work coordination
- TapDanoNFC hardware identity with on-chain proof
- Veridian WalletDecentralized identity and verifiable credentials
Lending 7
Projects that provide lending and borrowing of ada.
- ButaneDecentralized synthetics platform on Cardano
- Dano FinanceDeFi platform for lending, borrowing, and trading
- FluidTokensCardano-Bitcoin lending and borrowing protocol
- IndigoSynthetics protocol for on-chain RWA exposure
- LiqwidNon-custodial lending with liquid staking
- Optim FinanceYield optimization suite for Cardano DeFi
- Surf LendingIsolated lending markets on Cardano
Marketplace 10
Platforms where you buy, sell, or trade assets and services, including NFTs, tokenized real-world assets, storage and compute, and prediction outcomes.
- Bodega MarketCardano prediction market for real-world events
- Book.ioNFT marketplace for eBooks and audiobooks
- EmpowaRWA project for climate-smart housing in Africa
- FinestTokenized real-world asset investing in Europe
- IagonDecentralized storage and compute marketplace
- MasumiDecentralized protocol for AI agent collaboration
- PalmyraTokenization for underserved RWA commodities
- Snek.funFair-launch memecoin launchpad on Cardano
- Stuff.ioTrue digital ownership for media you can resell
- WayupNFT marketplace by Anvil, keeps JpgStore listings working
Minting 4
Minting Tool.
- Cardano StudioSelf-custody NFT minting in your browser
- cardano-tools.ioOpen-source CNFT maker, pay only network fees
- CNFTLab PartyCNFT minting with policy and royalty controls
- NMKRNFT minting platform with fiat and crypto checkout
Notary 6
Tools that provide proof of existence or timestamp files on the Cardano blockchain.
- Cardano WallSign messages and create proof of existence
- CommitProofTamper-proof timestamps for files and ideas
- Continuity TokenCold-storage backups of Cardano NFT media
- EchoForgeAnchoring and proof, building toward an identity layer
- ReeveDecentralized ledger for accounting records
- UVerifyUVerify records tamper-proof fingerprints on Cardano
Wallet 13
Cardano wallets store the public and/or private keys to access and manage your funds.
- AdaLiteLightweight in-browser Cardano wallet
- Atomic WalletMulti-cryptocurrency wallet with Cardano support
- Begin WalletNon-custodial Cardano wallet for browser and mobile
- DaedalusFull-node Cardano wallet by IOG
- EternlPower-user wallet for browser and mobile
- GameChanger WalletWeb wallet with native NFT and dApp connector
- GeroWalletCardano browser-extension wallet for ada and tokens
- LaceLight wallet from IOG with Web3 integrations
- Medusa WalletPrivacy-focused lightweight Cardano wallet
- Multisig WalletMulti-signature treasury and governance for teams
- NuFi WalletNon-custodial multi-chain wallet with built-in DEX
- TyphonLight wallet with NFT gallery and metadata tools
- VESPRBeginner-friendly mobile wallet
Analytics 6
Tools that provide special insights related to Cardano.
- BALANCE AnalyticsDecentralization metrics dashboards for Cardano
- Bending AIAI-powered Cardano DeFi analytics and tracking
- Cardano UpdatesCardano development tracker without GitHub digging
- DuneOn-chain data analysis with community dashboards
- HizzThe Cardano terminal for AI signals and smart trading.
- XerberusReal-time on-chain risk ratings for assets
Ecosystem 4
Projects that map out the Cardano Ecosystem.
- Adastack.ioCardano ecosystem explorer and intro guide hub
- Built on CardanoDiscover projects and developer tools on Cardano
- CardanoCubeDirectory of 650+ projects building on Cardano
- Lido NationAggregator for Project Catalyst proposals
Education 3
Courses, tutorials, and learning communities for Cardano.
- Cardano AcademyOnline courses on Cardano and blockchain basics
- Extended UTxOInteractive course on Cardano's eUTxO model
- GimbalabsProject-based learning community for Cardano dApps
Block Explorer 6
Block explorers are browsers for the Cardano blockchain. They can display the contents of individual blocks and transactions.
- AdaStatDetailed Cardano explorer with stats and insights
- Cardano Explorer IndexCommunity index of Cardano explorers
- Cardano ScanBlock explorer and pool tool with own db-sync
- CExplorerIndependent Cardano explorer with dashboards
- eUTxOVisual blockchain explorer for Cardano
- Pool PMBlock explorer with visual transaction graphs
Pool Tool 4
Pool tools provide delegates with the necessary tools to find a good pool.
- AdapoolsLive Cardano stake pool blocks and metrics
- Pool StatsPool tool with heat-map visualizations
- PoolToolFeature-rich pool tool with companion native app
- Reward CalculatorPool reward calculator with Monte Carlo sim
Other 6
Apps that don't fit a primary category yet — thin segments grouped together until they have enough peers to warrant their own category.
- ADAM Cardano AppiOS and Android tracker for Cardano wallets
- Arp RadioMusic NFT player based on CIP-60 token standard
- FarmrollAI-driven community engagement and rewards
- NOWPaymentsPayment gateway for ada payments and donations
- Open DJEDOpen-source DJED stablecoin minting platform
- VibrantDiscord verification for stake pools and NFT teams
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List and short texts: cardano.org/apps, from the cardano-org repository of the Cardano Foundation (Apache License 2.0), as of 02.10.2026. A place on the list is cardano.org's curation, not a recommendation by BRIAN.