Community Resources
There are a variety of community resources in the Cardano ecosystem for anyone looking for help, wanting to connect with other builders, or just needing to know where to ask a question? Explore and let us know where we can improve.
Where Should I Go?
| What You Need | Where to Go | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Quick question or real-time help | Discord or Telegram | See Discord section below |
| Detailed problem that needs troubleshooting | Stack Exchange (search first!) | cardano.stackexchange.com |
| Feedback on tools or docs | GitHub Discussions | developer-experience |
| Technical consultation for your project | OSO Project Support | oso@intersectmbo.org |
| Meet other developers | Working Groups or meetups | See Events section |
| Stay in the loop | Cardano News | cardano.org/news |
Discord Servers
Discord is where most real-time conversations happen. Here's where to go depending on what you need:
| Server | What It's For | Key Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Intersect join intersect | Working groups, governance, developer experience | #developer-experience #technical-working-groups #open-source-committee |
| IOG Technical iohk.io/community | Core infrastructure deep-dives | Node ops, consensus, networking |
Forums
When you need more than a quick back-and-forth, forums are your friend.
Cardano Forum - forum.cardano.org
This is where longer technical discussions happen, along with CIPs (Cardano Improvement Proposals) and project showcases. The Developers section is particularly active.
Stack Exchange - cardano.stackexchange.com
The best place for specific technical questions. Pro tip: search before you post—chances are someone's already answered your question. Tag appropriately (plutus, smart-contracts, cli, etc.).
- r/CardanoDevelopers - Developer-focused news, tutorials, and projects
- r/Cardano - General ecosystem discussions
Getting Support
GitHub Discussions
Share feedback, report issues, or suggest improvements:
- developer-experience - Tell us what's working and what's not
- Core repos also have discussions: cardano-node, plutus, cardano-cli
Live Support Sessions
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Developer Experience Working Group - Bi-weekly open forum. Schedule posted in Discord events. Join Intersect to gain access to the server.
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Developer Advocate Office Hours - 1-on-1 sessions. Developer Advocates Hours
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OSO Project Support - Technical consultations and architecture reviews for more complex projects
Events and Meetups
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Virtual Events | Developer Hours (weekly, casual) - announced in Discord #eventsTechnical Working Groups (bi-weekly) - focused discussions on specific topics |
| Local Meetups | Find groups near you at cardano.org/events/ Want to host your own? Contact oso@intersectmbo.org for support |
| Major Events | Cardano Summit - Annual gathering (summit.cardano.org) Hackathons - Multiple per year with prizes Regional Events - Throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Americas |
Staying Updated
Newsletters
- Cardano Newsletter - Bi-weekly technical updates and tutorials
- Intersect Updates - Working group progress and OSC news (subscribe via Intersect website)
YouTube
- IOG Academy - Plutus tutorials and educational courses
- Cardano Foundation - Technical explainers and event recordings
Social Media
Twitter: @Cardano_CF | @InputOutputHK | @IntersectMBO | @CardanoDevs
Hashtags: #CardanoDev | #BuildOnCardano
Telegram: Quick questions and chat (links shared in Discord)
Blogs
- iohk.io/blog - Technical deep-dives and research
- cardanofoundation.org/blog Ecosystem updates
- intersectmbo.org/news - IntersectMBO developer reports
Help Improve This Page
Found something missing or outdated? Submit a PR or open an issue at github.com/IntersectMBO/developer-experience.
Last updated November 2025 by the Intersect Developer Advocates Status: Content in development
This resource guide is part of the Cardano Developer Experience Working Group initiative.