Start with core concepts
Kadena is a secure and decentralized public blockchain with a revolutionary chain architecture and the tools designed for builders to get the results they expect, faster. If you want to build better user experiences and more diverse applications for blockchain adoption, explore Kadena. From core concepts to developer tooling, Kadena provides everything you need to develop blockchain applications—from concept to launch—in days or weeks instead of months or years.
Learn step-by-step in tutorials
Get hands-on experience and step-by-step instructions to start your journey from Hello, World! to smart contracts and full stack applications. Whether you are just starting out or an experienced professional, follow simple tutorials and in-depth workshops to reach your goals at your own pace.
Set up your development environment
If you're ready to start coding, you'll want to set up a local development environment with the tools and resources you'll need to build decentralized applications.
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Overview of Kadena
Find out what we are aboutManage your KDA
Wallets & platformsKadena.io
Home is where the heart isOverview of Pact
Learn the basics of Pact to create a smart contractChainweb
Chainweb is our scalable Proof-Of-Work (PoW) consensus algorithmMarmalade
Marmalade provides the complete NFT infrastructure.
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Marmalade Made Easy
In this article, we will explore the concept of NFT standards, highlight some of the challenges facing existing standards, and delve into the distinct features that set Marmalade apart from the rest.
Exploring Kadena.js — Insights into the Kadena Developer’s Experience
In this article, we’ll walk you through our collective journey within Kadena’s extensive open-source ecosystem. We’ll share insights and experiences from across our team who are actively engaged in different projects. Although we have numerous projects underway, this article will focus on Kadena Client, Chainweb Stream, Kadena Tools, and our new Kadena React UI Components.
Marmalade V2 - An Architectural Overview
Marmalade is an NFT smart contract system in Kadena’s blockchain, which is simply a system of multiple contracts that programs and runs logic configured by the token policies that the token is built with. Marmalade has been in action for several years, and now we’ve diligently upgraded to Marmalade V2, encapsulating an entirely new system and simplifying the process of engaging with NFTs. Most excitingly, Marmalade V2 is now live on testnet!
Exploring Kadena.js — Insights into the Kadena Developer’s Experience
In this article, we’ll walk you through our collective journey within Kadena’s extensive open-source ecosystem. We’ll share insights and experiences from across our team who are actively engaged in different projects. Although we have numerous projects underway, this article will focus on Kadena Client, Chainweb Stream, Kadena Tools, and our new Kadena React UI Components.