Chainstack introduces support for Cardano

We’re excited to announce that Chainstack now supports the Cardano network, a research-driven, sustainability-focused Layer 1 blockchain built on peer-reviewed academic foundations.

With this integration, Web3 developers can now leverage battle-tested Chainstack infrastructure to deploy, test, and scale their applications on Cardano faster than ever—without worrying about costly infrastructure overhead.

Why build on Cardano?

Cardano is a highly secure and energy-efficient blockchain designed for DeFi, governance, and identity use cases. Built for long-term scalability, it offers:

• Ouroboros PoS consensus: Secure, energy-efficient, and provably fair.
• Formal verification: Mathematically verifiable smart contracts for mission-critical applications.
• Modular architecture: Supports upgrades without compromising core stability.

For developers, it means greater flexibility, faster time to market, and a growing ecosystem that rewards innovation and performance.

Build better with Cardano on Chainstack

Running Cardano nodes is now frictionless with Chainstack Dedicated Node. Whether you’re supporting DeFi protocols, building NFT marketplaces, or running analytics, Chainstack offers:

• Dedicated, high-performance Cardano node infrastructure
• No per-request billing—pay only for compute and storage
• Global deployment on the cloud and region of your choice

Get started: Build better with Cardano

How to get started with Cardano on Chainstack

1. Spin up a node: Request from the Chainstack console or contact Sales to deploy a Cardano node.
2. Connect with tools: Use Cardano’s CLI, GraphQL, or REST interfaces.
3. Build and deploy: From smart contract execution to NFT minting—build without infrastructure bottlenecks.

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Bringing it all together

With our support for Cardano, we’re continuing our mission to enable scalable, reliable, and fast Web3 development across the most exciting networks in the space.

Whether you’re building public goods, launching sustainable finance apps, or innovating on governance, Chainstack Cardano infrastructure is here to support you every step of the way.

Start building with Cardano today

Power-boost your project on Chainstack

• Discover how you can save thousands in infra costs every month with our unbeatable pricing on the most complete Web3 development platform.
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