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Mithril: powering lightweight access to the Cardano blockchain

Mithril enables secure and efficient blockchain interactions for light wallets, layer 2 solutions, and stake pool operators by eliminating the need for full node synchronization

19 May 2025 Emmanuel Ameh 4 mins read

Mithril: powering lightweight access to the Cardano blockchain

What is Mithril

Mithril is Cardano’s solution for enabling secure, efficient, and lightweight interactions with the blockchain. By removing the need to download and verify the entire blockchain history, Mithril significantly reduces resource requirements and makes Cardano more accessible for use cases such as:

  • Certification of account transactions/balances in browser-based light wallets (including mobile)
  • Certification of transactions in layer 2 solutions (bridges…

Ouroboros Peras: accelerating transaction settlement on Cardano

Learn how Peras can accelerate transaction settlement on Cardano, reducing wait times, minimizing rollback risks, and enhancing interoperability

11 April 2025 Emmanuel Ameh 4 mins read

Ouroboros Peras: accelerating transaction settlement on Cardano

Currently in development, Ouroboros Peras (henceforth Peras) is an advanced upgrade to the Ouroboros Praos consensus protocol that aims to accelerate transaction settlement while maintaining security and resilience on the Cardano blockchain. By introducing a new voting mechanism, Peras will ensure that transaction settling happens significantly faster, reducing the waiting…