Cardano is a smart contract platform that allows developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) on top of the Cardano blockchain. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts that live on the blockchain and can be used to automate a variety of transactions and processes. Cardano's smart contracting functionality is powered by the native token, ADA. ADA can be used to create and execute smart contracts on the Cardano blockchain. Cardano's smart contracts are Turing-complete, meaning they can theoretically perform any computation that can be performed by a computer. This makes Cardano's smart contracts more powerful and flexible than those of other platforms. Cardano is still in development and is not yet fully operational. However, the Cardano team has released a testnet where developers can test and experiment with smart contracts. When fully launched, Cardano will offer a unique and powerful platform for developing decentralized applications.