Coming from Cardano → Avalanche
Comprehensive guide for Cardano (ADA) users exploring Avalanche. Discover Avalanche equivalents to Nami/Eternl wallets, Cardano DEXs, and Plutus development. Includes bridging instructions, staking comparisons, NFT marketplaces, and developer transition resources.
Wallet: Nami/Eternl → Core
Use Core on Avalanche similar to Nami on Cardano.
Bridge from Cardano
Bridge assets to Avalanche using a multi-chain bridge aggregator.
Get AVAX (Gas)
Buy AVAX on Kraken or use Core Buy.
DEX: Minswap/Sundae → Blackhole / LFJ
Swap tokens on Blackhole or LFJ.
NFTs on Avalanche
Explore NFTs on Salvor or Joepegs.
Explorer: Cardanoscan → Snowtrace
Use Snowtrace to inspect transactions and contracts.
Claim a .avax Domain
Get a human-readable .avax name with Avvy.
Stake AVAX (Native)
Stake AVAX directly through Core Wallet to earn rewards (typically 8-10% APY) by delegating to validators. Your AVAX remains in your custody and can be unstaked after the delegation period (minimum 2 weeks).
Liquid Staking Alternatives
Explore liquid staking with Benqi (receive sAVAX) or Hypha (formerly GoGoPool, receive ggAVAX) to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Use your liquid staking tokens in DeFi protocols for additional yield opportunities.
Join the Community
Join the official Avalanche Discord server to connect with developers, get technical support, participate in community events, and stay updated on ecosystem news and announcements.
Try SocialFi
Discover SocialFi on Avalanche with The Arena, a decentralized social platform where you can connect, share content, and engage with the community while maintaining ownership of your social graph and content.
Developers: Docs & Tools
Access comprehensive developer documentation, Avalanche Academy tutorials, grant programs, and builder tools. Avalanche is EVM-compatible, so your Solidity contracts and Ethereum tooling (Hardhat, Foundry, Remix) work seamlessly. Deploy with faster finality and lower costs.