# Create Basic Transaction

## Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to create a **basic transaction** to send ADA from one address to another. The basic transaction is the simplest form of Cardano transaction, focused solely on transferring the native currency (ADA/Lovelace) **without** additional assets or metadata. With the Anvil API, you can easily create, sign, and submit these transactions with minimal configuration.

For more information on **transactions**, please refer to the [Transaction Overview](/guides/transaction.md).

## Key Features

* Simple ADA transfers between addresses
* Minimal configuration required
* Clean and straightforward API payload

## Requirements

* A Cardano wallet with sufficient ADA
* Recipient wallet address
* Valid API key for authentication

## Full Examples

### Using Next.js and Weld

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[Next.js & Weld](/guides/transaction/create-basic-transaction/nextjs-with-weld.md)
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### Using Bash and cURL

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[Bash & cURL](/guides/transaction/create-basic-transaction/bash-and-curl.md)
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### Using TS/JS Fetch

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[Deno & Fetch](/guides/transaction/create-basic-transaction/node-and-fetch.md)
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## **Specifications**

### API Endpoint

```
POST /transactions/build
```

### Request Structure

```json
{
  "changeAddress": "<sender_address>",
  "utxos": ['8282...', '8282...', '8282...'],
  "outputs": [
    {
      "address": "<receiver_address>",
      "lovelace": <lovelace_amount>
    }
  ]
}
```

## Best Practices

* Always verify the recipient address before submitting transactions
* Remember that 1 ADA = 1,000,000 Lovelace
* Always provide UTXOs in production See [Selecting UTXOs for Transactions](/guides/transaction/selecting-utxos.md)
* Test transactions on testnet before moving to mainnet
* Consider transaction fees when planning amounts to send
* Keep your API key secure and never expose it in client-side code


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