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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Explore core components
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.
Participate in programs
Stay up-to-date
KDA Transfer Tool - Enhancing Ledger Support
You can now sign complex JSON transactions with your Ledger. The Kadena team is introducing an exciting update for Ledger users! You can now sign complex JSON transactions with your Ledger using the Kadena Transfer Tool at transfer.chainweb.com!
Kadena & Hyperlane - A Next-Generation Bridge to EVM-Interoperability
In a major step towards achieving interoperability and broader ecosystem adoption, we are thrilled to announce that Kadena has partnered with Ideasoft to bring permissionless interoperability to the Kadena ecosystem via Hyperlane. The partnership will enhance access to several key components of the broader blockchain ecosystem that are not yet available for the Kadena community
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.