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Part 1 of the Catalyst Off-Chain Impact Series
When Cardano needed a faster, simpler way to build and submit smart contract transactions, mLabs delivered the Cardano Transaction Library (CTL), a modular SDK that’s now powering DeFi, GameFi, and DAO apps across the network.
This in-depth case study goes beyond on-chain metrics to reveal how CTL became essential ecosystem infrastructure: how phased funding shaped its growth, how modular design accelerated adoption, and how open-source stewardship secured its long-term impact.
As the first in a 12-part series funded under Project Catalyst grant #1300147, it offers rare, data-driven insight into how targeted infrastructure investments can transform developer experience, and set the standard for funding success in decentralized ecosystems.
About the Author
STORM Partners is a Swiss-based Web3 strategic advisory firm supporting projects through marketing, legal, and growth expertise.
As a longtime contributor to the Cardano ecosystem and a founding member of DAO Suisse, STORM Partners helps shape the future of decentralised innovation across Europe and beyond.
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