Cardano Builders Fund
Prototype foundation. Not accepting real funds yet.
For the builders who still believe.
Cardano Builders Fund helps serious Cardano builders raise support, protect funding value, and prove delivery through transparent milestones.
Cardano does not move forward by belief alone. It moves forward when builders are supported, work is delivered, and trust is earned in public.
Builders set a goal in USD and contributors fund it in ADA. At campaign close, the Charli3 ADA/USD oracle determines whether funds are released or contributions are returned.
How it works
Three steps from campaign creation to oracle-based settlement.
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 fund campaigns they believe in with ADA. Contributions are held until the campaign closes.
Oracle settles at close
The Charli3 ADA/USD oracle determines if the contributed ADA meets the USD goal. Funds are released or contributions are returned.
Why oracle-native crowdfunding
ADA fluctuates. A campaign that looks fully funded today might fall short tomorrow. Without a trusted on-chain price, neither builders nor contributors can agree on the outcome.
ADA in, USD goal
Contributors fund in ADA. Builders set their target in stable USD. The oracle bridges both at settlement.
Settlement by oracle
At campaign close, the Charli3 ADA/USD price is fetched live from Cardano to determine the outcome.
Fair release or refund
Goal met? Funds go to the builder. Goal not met? Every contributor gets their ADA back. No ambiguity.
Transparent proof
Every settlement includes the oracle price, raw datum, source, and timestamp — fully verifiable on-chain.
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.
Stable-value where it helps
A direction for normal campaigns: stable-value protection, such as USDCx, where it is appropriate.
Governance pools, separate
A future, separate path: governance-action deposit pools kept apart from normal builder campaigns.
ADA stays ADA
For governance deposits, ADA remains denominated and returned in ADA — it is not converted away.
Evidence in public
Settlement logic, oracle proof, and delivery history are shown openly so trust is earned, not assumed.
Closing Soon
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68 contributors
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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