Backing the Future: MLabs Proposals for Catalyst Fund14

Introduction

Backing the Future: MLabs Proposals for Catalyst Fund 14

Since Fund 7, MLabs has earned a reputation for being a trusted backbone of Cardano development. With more than 30 Catalyst-funded projects delivered, our track record is clear: when MLabs commits, we deliver.

In Fund14, we’re bringing forward a mix of real-world use cases and developer tools — each designed to make Cardano more useful, accessible, and innovative. Here’s a practical guide to our proposals and why they matter.

🌍Ecosystem & Use Cases (High Impact)

FeesaSwap: Decentralized Fee Trading on Cardano

Today, many Cardano transactions require converting tokens back to ADA to pay network fees. FeesaSwap changes that by enabling direct token-for-token trading, eliminating extra steps and making wallets easier to use.

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Playrz: Responsible P2P Sports Platform (with J50 Ventures)

Already live on Arbitrum, Playrz is migrating to Cardano — bringing a responsible, peer-to-peer sports gaming platform with no house edge and a fun, engaging UX. This is about bringing new users and new energy into the Cardano ecosystem.

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TrustSwap + STORM + MLabs: Cardano Launchpad Integration

This proposal connects Cardano to TrustSwap’s fundraising and token management tools, combined with a white-label launchpad powered by STORM and MLabs. It’s a bridge to wider blockchain businesses, helping Cardano projects raise funds and reach global audiences.

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White-Label Hydra Auctions (with Ikigai)

Auctions are central to gaming and DeFi. Together with Ikigai, MLabs will deliver a fast, customizable, Hydra-powered auction system — open-source and ready for any builder to adopt. This makes Cardano more attractive to businesses seeking scalable marketplaces.

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🔧 Developer Tools & Infrastructure

Path Analysis for Covenant

An audit-friendly tool for tracing how Cardano smart contracts handle inputs. This helps developers and auditors alike ensure scripts are safe and efficient.

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CTL JavaScript/TypeScript Interface

Cardano Transaction Library (CTL) is powerful, but not everyone codes in Haskell. This project introduces a JS/TS interface, opening up CTL’s features to the global community of mainstream developers.

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Why Support MLabs in Fund 14?

MLabs doesn’t just build — we deliver. From developer libraries now used in DeFi to tools trusted by auditors, our past Catalyst projects are already powering the Cardano ecosystem.

With Fund 14, you can help bring in new users, businesses, and opportunities through projects like FeesaSwap, Playrz, TrustSwap, and Hydra Auctions, while continuing to strengthen the developer foundation with Covenant tools and CTL access.

👉 Catalyst voters: back MLabs in Fund 14 to keep Cardano growing with real-world adoption and reliable delivery.