A comprehensive AI agent skill for managing Cardano blockchain operations, including eUTxO transactions, staking delegation, and native token lifecycle management.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cardano
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install cardano using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Cardano?
This skill provides specialized technical support for the Cardano blockchain, focusing on its unique Extended Unspent Transaction Output (eUTxO) model. Unlike account-based blockchains, this skill assists users in navigating the complexities of consuming and creating outputs, ensuring deterministic transaction fees and efficient multi-asset management. It serves as a bridge for developers and users to interact with the network's native protocol features without the overhead of complex smart contract deployments for simple assets.
By utilizing Openclaw Skills, users can effectively manage their ADA assets, participate in the non-custodial staking ecosystem, and handle native tokens which are treated as first-class citizens on the network. The skill also provides deep insights into the Voltaire governance era and Project Catalyst, enabling users to participate in the decentralized future of the ecosystem while maintaining high security standards through seed phrase protection and hardware wallet best practices.
Cardano Use Cases
- Managing and consolidating fragmented UTxOs to optimize transaction fees.
- Delegating ADA to stake pools to earn rewards every 5-day epoch without locking funds.
- Minting and burning native tokens and NFTs using specific policy scripts.
- Troubleshooting transaction failures such as minimum UTxO requirements or collateral issues.
- Attaching and verifying on-chain metadata for transaction auditing and NFT standards.
How Cardano Works
- The skill identifies available Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTxOs) within the user's wallet context.
- It calculates precise, deterministic transaction fees based on the data size and the number of inputs and outputs involved.
- For smart contract interactions, the skill ensures that the necessary collateral is provided and Plutus scripts are properly formatted.
- Transactions are prepared for signing and submission to either the Cardano Mainnet or testnets like Preprod and Preview.
- The skill tracks epoch boundaries and pool saturation levels to provide real-time updates on staking performance.
Cardano Setup
To integrate Cardano capabilities into your agent environment, you need to configure the skill to interface with a node or a light-wallet API. Use the following command to initialize the skill within your project:
openclaw install cardano-skill
Ensure you have your environment variables set for the appropriate network (Mainnet or Testnet) and that your metadata provider is configured if you are handling NFTs.
Cardano Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Data Entity | Description | Format |
|---|---|---|
| UTxO | The fundamental unit of value containing ADA and native assets | Object (Hash/Index) |
| Policy ID | The unique identifier for a native token minting script | Hexadecimal String |
| Metadata | Arbitrary data attached to a transaction following CIP standards | JSON (Max 16KB) |
| Stake Pool | Parameters including margin, fixed cost, and pledge | Object |
| Epoch | A 5-day time period used for protocol snapshots and rewards | Integer |
Cardano Advanced Features
- Automated self-transfers to consolidate small UTxOs and reduce future transaction costs.
- Multi-asset transaction support allowing ADA and various tokens to be sent in a single output.
- Detailed policy script analysis to determine token minting and burning eligibility.
- Support for eUTxO deterministic execution to prevent gas-related transaction failures common in other networks.
- Integration with governance frameworks for delegating voting power to DReps.
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