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Validators

Overview of validator types in Cardano smart contracts, including spend, mint, and stake validators.

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Cardano smart contracts use validators to define the conditions under which certain operations can occur. The Anvil API supports the following validator types:

Spend Validators

Spend validators control the conditions under which UTXOs can be spent, enabling a wide range of smart contract patterns:

  • Asset Locking: Define conditions for when locked assets can be accessed

  • Multi-signature Schemes: Require approval from multiple parties

  • Time-locked Funds: Allow access only after certain time conditions

  • Conditional Payments: Release funds when specific conditions are met

Mint Validators

Mint validators regulate the creation and destruction of native tokens on Cardano:

  • NFT Collections: Regulate minting of unique assets

  • Token Issuance Policies: Define rules for creating fungible tokens

  • Token Burning: Control conditions for destroying tokens

  • Evolving NFTs: Enable assets that can change over time

Stake Validators

Stake validators control access to staking rewards and stake credential operations:

  • DAO Treasury Management: Govern how stake rewards are withdrawn

  • Delegated Staking Pools: Define withdrawal permissions

  • Staking Reward Distribution: Automate reward sharing

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