For the builders who still believe.
A prototype-safe public MVP for builder funding, contributor transparency, milestone evidence, review workflow, and future settlement and return accountability — one coherent system, built in the open.
Cardano does not move forward by belief alone. It moves forward when builders are supported, work is delivered, and trust is earned in public.
Fair to builders. Sustainable for the platform. Transparent to everyone.
No live funds, no custody, no wallet signing, and no settlement — every flow here is a preview. See what’s live and what’s not.
What we are building
A credible funding layer for Cardano builders — built in the open, piece by piece.
Builder Campaigns
Raise in ADA against a fixed USD goal, with oracle-based settlement at close. Preview only — the oracle runs in mock mode today.
Learn more →Stable-Value Funding Direction
A direction to reduce ADA volatility risk, using USDCx or a suitable stable asset.
Learn more →Governance Deposit Pools
A future, separate path where ADA stays ADA and principal returns pro rata.
Learn more →Builder Reserve
An intended transparent pool that gives back to future builders.
Learn more →Demo campaigns
Prototype campaigns shown to illustrate the flow. Demo data only — no real contributions, no funds.
Afrobeats on Chain: Debut EP by Kojo Asante
by Kojo A.
Funding the recording, mixing, and on-chain release of a 6-track Afrobeats EP. All stems will be published as Cardano native assets, letting supporters own a piece of the music.
68 contributors
Cardano Community Summit — Accra 2026
by Ama D.
A two-day gathering for Cardano builders, stake pool operators, and newcomers in West Africa. Covers venue rental, speaker travel, livestream production, and translated materials.
31 contributors
Open-Source Plutus Starter Kit
by Ravi M.
Beginner-friendly Plutus smart contract templates with step-by-step guides, aimed at developers entering the Cardano ecosystem for the first time. Includes a validator, minting policy, and test harness.
42 contributors
Meet the builders
Prototype builder profiles. Verification shown is demo only.
Kojo Asante
Independent musician
Afrobeats production and on-chain music releases
Ama Darko
Community organizer
In-person Cardano community events in West Africa
Ravi Mehta
Open-source developer
Open-source Plutus tooling and developer education
The live foundation today
What is real right now — a public foundation, online and honest about its stage.
How it works
The planned path from campaign creation to oracle-based settlement. Preview only — none of it moves real funds today.
Set a goal in USD
Builders define their funding target in USD. The goal is fixed — it doesn't move with the ADA price.
Contributors fund in ADA
Contributors would fund campaigns they believe in with ADA, held until the campaign closes. No real contribution happens today.
Oracle settles at close
At close, a Charli3 ADA/USD oracle would determine whether contributed ADA meets the USD goal — releasing funds or returning contributions. The oracle runs in mock mode today.
What we stand for
Cardano Builders Fund is built to support serious builders and earn trust in public. These principles guide the direction of the platform.
Fund builders, not promises
Support is meant for builders doing real work, measured by what they deliver — not by vague promises.
Milestones at the center
Funds are designed to release against milestones and proof of delivery, with public accountability — not all at once up front.
Protect contributor value
A direction for reducing ADA volatility risk between contribution and settlement, so support holds its intended value.
Governance pools, separate
A future, separate path: governance-action deposit pools kept apart from normal builder campaigns, where ADA stays ADA.
Evidence in public
Settlement logic, oracle proof, and delivery history are shown openly so trust is earned, not assumed.
Keys stay with builders
Wallet ownership is proven by signature, never custody. Cardano Builders Fund never asks for seed phrases or private keys.
For the builders who still believe.
Built in the open, honest about its stage. A prototype foundation today — and the start of a credible funding layer Cardano builders can trust.