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A new era of smart contract verification on Cardano

Security matters. Learn more about a new tool that makes automated formal verification of Cardano contracts easier, faster, and more accessible than ever

17 July 2025 Romain Soulat 7 mins read

A new era of smart contract verification on Cardano

On Cardano, smart contracts are written in powerful surface languages, such as Plinth, Aiken, and Plu–ts, among others. These contracts control real, valuable assets. If they fail, funds could be stolen or permanently locked.

Input | Output (IO) is developing a new tool to bring formal verification to Cardano smart contracts. While existing tools in the ecosystem – based on…