MLabs is upgrading its suite of open-source Cardano tools to support the Conway era and Plutus V3. Enhancements include Ply for CIP-57 blueprint generation, lightweight Conway testnets via NixOS, and updates to LambdaBuffers, YTxP, and Tx Village for compatibility. These upgrades aim to simplify DApp development, improve tool interoperability, and streamline developer workflows.

Pisa Fees is a decentralized protocol enabling Cardano transaction fees to be paid in non-ADA tokens via smart contracts. It facilitates token-to-ADA "Feeswap" exchanges without requiring complex ledger changes, benefiting DeFi, gaming, and other blockchain applications. Supported by Catalyst Fund, it promotes broader adoption and usability on Cardano.

Covenant introduces a Turner-total, call-by-push-value, serializable DSL designed for reliable, secure programming in domains like smart contracts. It guarantees termination, safe execution, and predictability. By serving as a target for higher-level tools, Covenant supports composability and serialization, enabling developers to create robust applications with confidence in correctness and performance.

In this post, we showcase Cardano Racers, one of the first games built on Cardano. Launched in March 2024, the game is set on a mission to boost engagement and encourage active participation in the Cardano ecosystem. The game can be played at https://www.cardanoracers.com/