Atlas is an application backend that is designed by Genius Yield to simplify the development of off-chain code for on-chain Plutus smart contracts. Some of its key features include an intuitive API for building transactions, leveraging first-class Haskell to avoid code duplication, and modular data providers for querying ledger state information.

Developers can also use Atlas to write realistic unit tests that correspond to on-chain behavior and execute integration tests against a Cardano node in a private network.Atlas is constantly evolving to stay up-to-date with the latest innovations in Cardano, such as Reference Inputs, Inline Datums, and Reference Scripts. Developers can access Atlas and get started with an end-to-end example by following the Getting Started guide on the Atlas website.

Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/atlas-application-backend-for-cardano-dev/

VyFinance have been building their unique DEX platform for the last year and have now launched on the Cardano testnet for feedback and public testing.

In order to interact with the VyFinance Testnet you will need to set your wallet to "Pre-Prod".

You will also need to use Test ADA, which can be found in the Cardano Testnet Faucet.

If you'd like to learn more about VyFinance and how their DEX is unique for the Cardano and DeFi in general, please watch our various videos on the VyFinance playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGbA7Cb6-Ck&list=PL2fWPJCv7fcC-6tZtYqjfiMBlhs1v0XiV

Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/podcasts/vyfinance-launches-on-testnet-vyfi/

MAYZ is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enables users to invest in the early growth of DeFi on Cardano, a third-generation blockchain that aims to solve scalability, interoperability, and governance issues. MAYZ allows users to purchase MAYZ Index Tokens, which represent a share of a basket of Cardano tokens that grow in line with the ecosystem as a whole.

The recent implementation of smart contracts on Cardano has led to the growth of hundreds of new DeFi projects building on the ecosystem, and MAYZ provides an easy way for investors to gain exposure to this growth. The Cardano Foundation is also focused on bringing scaling solutions to the network, which will allow for even greater growth and adoption of DeFi on Cardano in the future.

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/mayz-protocol-building-index-portfolios-on-cardano/

Show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/digital-identities-self-sovereign-identities-with-proofspace/

Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/opshin-developing-smart-contract-on-cardano-using-python/

Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/turf-nft-cartography-art/

Full show notes at:

https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-updates-2023-03-21/