Official and trusted Cardano resources

This page collects official and widely trusted Cardano links in one place so you do not have to rely on random search results or social media posts.

Always type important URLs yourself or use bookmarks, and be cautious of look‑alike sites that try to imitate these official resources.

Core official Cardano sites

Main site

cardano.org

The main public website for the Cardano project, with an overview of the network, roadmap, use cases, and links out to other official resources.

https://cardano.org Official homepage for the Cardano blockchain.
https://cardano.org/use-cases Overview of real‑world use cases built on Cardano.

Documentation

Cardano docs

The official documentation hub for Cardano, with beginner explainers, protocol details, and developer resources.

https://docs.cardano.org Start page for Cardano docs (from basics to advanced topics).
New to Cardano? Beginner‑friendly explanations of Cardano and ADA.

Foundation

Cardano Foundation

The Cardano Foundation is the independent organization tasked with advancing Cardano as a public infrastructure and supporting education, adoption, and governance.

https://cardanofoundation.org Official site for the Cardano Foundation.
About the Foundation Mission, focus areas, and team information.

Developer and technical resources

Dev portal

Cardano Developer Portal

Official starting point for developers who want to run nodes, build dApps, or integrate Cardano into their projects.

Cardano Foundation Developer Portal Guides, tools, APIs, and tutorials for building on Cardano.
Developer resources (docs) Documentation section focused on developers and technical users.

Research & papers

Technical and research material

Cardano is heavily research‑driven. The Foundation and its partners publish technical papers, reports, and case studies.

Cardano Foundation Resource Library / glossary Definitions, background reading, and deeper technical resources.

Learning, education, and community

Learning

Education and use‑case guides

These official pages help you see where Cardano is used in the real world and how the technology can apply to different industries.

Cardano use cases Enterprise and social‑impact use cases explained in plain language.

Community

Community resources

Official community hubs where you can find events, discussions, and ways to get involved with the wider Cardano ecosystem.

Community Resources hub Curated set of community tools, events, and contribution programs.
Cardano Forum Official discussion forum for Cardano users and developers.

Social

Official social channels

Follow official channels to get announcements directly from the Cardano Foundation and avoid relying on impersonators.

Cardano Foundation on X (Twitter) Official Foundation account with updates and announcements.

Safety reminders when using these links

URLs

Bookmark official sites

Type important addresses manually the first time (such as cardano.org or docs.cardano.org), then bookmark them in your browser and use those bookmarks in the future.

This makes it much harder for phishing ads or fake links to trick you into visiting a look‑alike site.

No seed phrases

Never reveal your recovery words

None of the official sites listed here will ever ask you to type your wallet’s seed phrase or private keys into a web form.

If a site you visit (even one that looks official) asks for those words, close it and do not continue. Your wallet belongs to you alone.

Cross‑check

Verify from multiple sources

When you discover a new project or tool, check that its links match those shared on recognized channels such as cardano.org, official Foundation resources, or long‑standing community hubs.

If something feels off, ask in well‑known community spaces rather than trusting private messages or unknown influencers.

From here, you can go back to the Cardano basics, review wallets & safety, or explore Apps & NFTs to see how these official resources connect to real things you can do with ADA.