Cardano · ADA
Find what is actually built on Cardano.
DeFi, wallets, NFT markets, developer tools, explorers, DAOs, and infrastructure, sorted by category and described in plain words. Every listing links to the project's own site.
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DeFi
Cardano decentralized finance: DEXes and aggregators, lending and borrowing markets, stablecoins, synthetics, yield and index products, derivatives and prediction markets.
Wallets
Cardano-native wallets and wallet infrastructure: browser extensions, mobile and full-node wallets, wallet connectors, naming services and account-recovery tooling.
NFT Marketplaces & Minting
Places to buy, sell, auction and mint Cardano native assets, plus minting platforms, NFT infrastructure and notable on-chain collections that run their own marketplace.
Developer Tools
SDKs, smart-contract languages, transaction-building libraries, local devnets, IDE plugins, testing tools and the engineering firms that build Cardano software for hire.
Explorers & Analytics
Block explorers, token and NFT analytics, staking dashboards, TVL and DeFi trackers, risk ratings and ecosystem directories for Cardano.
DAOs & Governance
Cardano governance bodies, DAO tooling, treasury and voting platforms, Project Catalyst resources, funding programs, accelerators and community organizations.
Infrastructure & Oracles
Nodes, indexers, hosted APIs, layer 2 and scaling protocols, bridges and cross-chain infrastructure, decentralized storage and oracle networks serving Cardano.
Gaming & Metaverse
Games, game platforms and virtual worlds built on Cardano, including MMOs, strategy and card games, on-chain arcade titles and metaverse land projects.
Identity & Real World
Decentralized identity and credentials, plus real-world-asset and impact projects on Cardano: property and land rights, supply chain, healthcare, telecom, media and sustainability.
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Why a Cardano directory
Cardano has hundreds of live projects, but discovery is scattered across Twitter threads, Discord servers, and aggregator sites that copy each other. Newcomers cannot tell what is live, what is abandoned, and what is a rebrand.
This directory lists projects with a working website, sorted into categories that match how people actually search: where to swap, where to store ADA, where to mint, how to build. Each description is written from the project's own site, not from marketing copy.
Listings are not endorsements and nothing here is financial advice. Check audits, team, and token contracts before you connect a wallet or send funds.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardano?
A proof-of-stake blockchain whose native token is ADA. It runs smart contracts (Plutus, Aiken), native tokens without contracts, and a large staking ecosystem.
How are projects verified?
Every listing links to the project's own site or code repository, checked live at listing time. Descriptions are written from what the project says about itself. We do not verify audits or teams.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is a directory. Do your own research before using any protocol or buying any token.
How do I add or fix a listing?
Use the Add a listing form or the Claim button on a project page. Listings are free and human-reviewed.