Send native tokens without running node

Question

is there any library or proper guide to send custom/native tokens in NodeJS? i don't want to run full node (cardano-node/cardano-wallet), just want to build and sign a transaction and submit it via Blockfrost's API? want something like this: https://github.com/blockfrost/blockfrost-js/blob/fb9a55fee07927f8d7c8b0a5aa9efd2d3daf6c77/examples/simple-transaction/src/index.ts but with Native token option. thanks! p.s: I want to do it in MAINNET if matters.

Answer 1

Yes, you can use libraries like lucid & mesh.

Answer 2

You could try Helios.

Here is a guide to building transactions: https://www.hyperion-bt.org/Helios-Book/api/building/index.html

The following links will help you define a UTxO containing native assets:

• https://www.hyperion-bt.org/Helios-Book/api/reference/utxo.html
• https://www.hyperion-bt.org/Helios-Book/api/reference/txoutput.html
• https://www.hyperion-bt.org/Helios-Book/api/reference/value.html
• https://www.hyperion-bt.org/Helios-Book/api/reference/assets.html
• https://www.hyperion-bt.org/Helios-Book/api/reference/mintingpolicyhash.html

If you're struggling with using ES imports, then you can try the following import style:

import("/path/to/helios.js").then( helios=>{
   const tx = new helios.Tx()
   
   ...
})

Note: Helios is more low-level than Lucid/Mesh because you need to take care of calling the Blockfrost API yourself.