Nested transactions (Babel fees) – Allowing users to seamlessly transact non-ada tokens without requiring ada fees
Non-ada holders face barriers interacting with Cardano. They cannot easily pay transaction fees, supply min-UTXO value, or provide script collateral, limiting accessibility. 🚧 1/5
The Babel fees project proposes 'nested transactions'. This ledger design change supports transaction batching, allowing users to seamlessly use tokens other than ada for fees and other ada-specific requirements. 🔄 2/5
This feature will onboard more users to Cardano. It also makes multi-user, multi-UTXO asset swaps cheaper and faster, and is a step towards supporting arbitrary intents on the network. 🚪
Babel fees could revolutionize how users interact with Cardano using various tokens. 3/5
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And also check out Cardano’s 2025 vision and roadmap:
What's the first token you'd use for transaction fees? 🪙 4/5
If you enjoyed reading this thread, check out yesterday’s post about property-based testing, which aims to introduce automated edge-case testing for Plutus smart contracts, enhancing reliability and security.
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Property-based testing – Introducing automated edge-case testing for Plutus smart contracts, enhancing reliability and security
1/ Ever worried about hidden bugs lurking in smart contracts, especially those hard-to-find 'edge cases'?
🧐 Currently, the Cardano ecosystem could benefit from specific property-based testing (PBT) tools for smart contracts. The lack of these tools means smart contracts are more exposed to undetected issues and potential security flaws, which can pose significant risks.
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