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Plutus Tx gets a makeover: meet Plinth

Plutus Tx is now Plinth, with new capabilities. The renaming clarifies the distinction between high-level smart contract development and the Plutus Core execution layer on Cardano

20 February 2025 Ziyang Liu 7 mins read

Plutus Tx gets a makeover: meet Plinth

In the evolving landscape of Cardano’s smart contract capabilities, clarity and precision are key. The recent rebranding of Plutus Tx to Plinth represents a step in this direction. This change, approved during the recent Plutus working group meeting, aims to clarify the distinction between Plutus Tx and Plutus Core, addressing a common source of confusion in the ecosystem.

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