Chapter 6
Uncovering the Cardano Blockchain
IN THIS CHAPTER
Getting acquainted with the Cardano blockchain
Seeing how Cardano’s blockchain consensus works
Getting your hands on ADA, the native token of Cardano
Creating a no-code smart contract with Marlowe
In this chapter, I introduce you to the Cardano blockchain, a relatively new blockchain with extraordinary capabilities. The Cardano team worked for years researching, building, and testing new technologies to create an easy-to-use, friendly, and reliable blockchain. It’s exciting for developers to build because it has smart contract functionality and uses a next-generation consensus algorithm called proof of stake (PoS), giving it some of the highest speeds for a public blockchain. But you don’t need to know how to code to get something out of Cardano.
This chapter is essential if you’re interested in creating smart contracts or want to earn more cryptocurrency through staking. Here, you find out how to secure your web wallet, buy ADA (the native token of Cardano), earn cryptocurrency through leasing out your assets, and create ...
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