Resources for building a dApp

Create a dApp

Find the resources and building blocks you need to build a decentralized application with Tezos, and be a part of the growing ecosystem of teams reimagining everything from art to finance.

Quick start guides for building your first dApp

Explore developer tutorials that provide step-by-step recipes for building decentralized applications on Tezos.

Create an NFT marketplace (for wine collection)

Reuse the FA2.0 ligo library to create your own wine bottle NFTs and extend it to become a real marketplace on Tezos

Introduction to building a dApp (with a live example)

Learn how to build a simple dApp on Tezos using React and Archetype

Create an NFT marketplace

Learn how to create your own NFT marketplace on Tezos

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Building smart contracts

dApps operate by executing commands written in a smart contract. Check out the following resources for learning all about smart contracts and how they work.

Understanding Tezos smart contracts

Learn the basics of Tezos smart contracts, using NFTs as an example.

Types of smart contracts

Learn about the variety of smart contract types you may want to build.

NFT smart contracts

Check out this tutorial and library for originating smart contracts and minting NFTs.

Building blocks of a dApp

DApps often combine several functions integrated together. Here are the building blocks you can use to start building your dApp.

Build, test, and deploy

Try Taqueria, a seamless development workflow to easily build, test and deploy your Tezos applications.

Interact with the blockchain

Use Taquito, a TypeScript library that facilitates interactions with the Tezos blockchain.

Integrate with wallets

Use the Beacon SDK to integrate with multiple wallets so that your dApp can be used by all Tezos users.

Token standards

Implement existing token standards so your project can facilitate the transaction of digital assets across ecosystems.

Integrate a public indexer

Indexers are an efficient way to filter through blockchain data, allowing dApps to integrate with ecosystems.

Use an oracle

Connect a smart contract to data from the outside world.

Build an indexer

Use DipDup, a Python framework for building indexers of Tezos smart-contracts.

Create a DAO

Use Homebase, a web application that enables users to create and manage/use DAOs on Tezos.

Run a node

Use Chainstack, a service running high-performing Tezos nodes in minutes.

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