To develop a Cardano-based project, you generally need to go through the same stages as any other blockchain product. A developer should create smart contracts based on the Cardano blockchain by using the Plutus development environment for smart contract generation. After that, the front-end and functionality of your app should be created to integrate the smart contract functionality into the working project. Once everything is up and running, you can launch the app on the Cardano blockchain to enjoy its operational benefits and impressive security.