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An HTTP server and command-line tool developed by the Cardano Foundation for managing UTxOs and HD wallets on the Cardano blockchain.

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Oct 8, 2026
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Project Overview

Cardano Wallet is software developed by the Cardano Foundation that provides an HTTP API and CLI for managing ADA payments and HD wallets on the Cardano blockchain.

Key Features

  • Wallet management: Send and receive ADA payments
  • HTTP API: RESTful API for frontends like Daedalus
  • Command-line interface: CLI for wallet management
  • cardano-node integration: Requires a running cardano-node process

Target Audience

  • Cardano blockchain developers
  • Users who need to manage ADA wallets
  • Wallet frontend developers

Quick Start

  1. Quick start with Docker: choose a network (mainnet, preprod, etc.) and run ./run.sh start
  2. View logs: ./run.sh logs
  3. Wait for sync: ./run.sh sync

Core Advantages

  • Officially supported by the Cardano Foundation
  • Both HTTP API and CLI interfaces
  • Open-source and free

Notes

  • Entered maintenance-only mode as of April 1, 2025. The Foundation will not develop new features, but community contributions are welcome

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