Use Cases

Discover how developers use Mesh to build production applications on Cardano. From DeFi to NFTs to enterprise solutions, Mesh powers a wide range of blockchain applications.

DeFi

Decentralized exchanges

Build trading platforms with Mesh:

Lending protocols

Create lending and borrowing platforms:

• Collateral locking with smart contracts
• Automated interest calculations
• Liquidation mechanisms
• Multi-party transaction management

Staking platforms

Build custom staking solutions:

• Stake pool delegation interfaces
• Reward distribution automation
• Multi-pool management
• Delegation tracking

NFTs

Minting platforms

Mesh simplifies NFT creation:

import { MeshTxBuilder } from '@meshsdk/core';

const tx = await txBuilder
  .mint('1', policyId, assetName)
  .mintingScript(mintingScript)
  .txOut(recipientAddress, [
    { unit: policyId + assetName, quantity: '1' },
    { unit: 'lovelace', quantity: '2000000' }
  ])
  .changeAddress(changeAddress)
  .selectUtxosFrom(utxos)
  .complete();

Marketplaces

Power NFT trading:

• Listing and delisting
• Auction systems
• Instant purchases
• Royalty distribution

Wallets

Browser extension wallets

Build full-featured wallets:

Hardware wallet integration

Support secure signing:

• Ledger device support
• Trezor integration
• Air-gapped signing flows

Gaming

Blockchain games

Create gaming experiences:

Virtual worlds

Build metaverse platforms:

• NFT-based land parcels
• Customizable avatars
• In-world economies
• Decentralized identity

Enterprise

Supply chain

Track products on-chain:

// Record product transfer
const tx = await txBuilder
  .txOut(newOwnerAddress, [
    { unit: productNftUnit, quantity: '1' },
    { unit: 'lovelace', quantity: '2000000' }
  ])
  .metadataValue('674', {
    transfer: {
      from: currentOwner,
      to: newOwner,
      timestamp: Date.now(),
      location: 'Warehouse A'
    }
  })
  .changeAddress(changeAddress)
  .selectUtxosFrom(utxos)
  .complete();

Identity verification

Build decentralized identity:

• KYC/AML credential storage
• Age verification without birthdate disclosure
• Professional certifications
• Token-gated access control

Governance

Create voting systems:

• DAO token-weighted voting
• Proposal submission and voting
• Quadratic voting mechanisms
• Verifiable elections

Developer tools

Block explorers

Build custom blockchain viewers:

• Transaction search and display
• Address monitoring
• Smart contract inspection
• Analytics dashboards

API services

Create Cardano data platforms:

• Blockchain data providers
• Webhook notifications
• GraphQL/REST APIs
• Historical data archives

Education

Learning platforms

Build educational tools:

Research tools

Enable blockchain research:

• Data extraction and analysis
• Economic simulations
• Smart contract testing
• Network monitoring

Social platforms

Token-gated communities

Build Web3 social features:

• Access based on token ownership
• Creator monetization
• Tipping systems
• Decentralized social graphs

Fundraising

Create transparent fundraising:

• Crowdfunding campaigns
• Charity donation tracking
• Investment DAOs
• Grant distribution

Success metrics

Projects built with Mesh have achieved:

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