docs/introduction.md
Welcome to the reference manual of Linera, the decentralized protocol for real-time Web3 applications.
This documentation is split into two main parts:
The first section gives a high-level overview of the protocol.
The second section is intended for developers building applications using the Linera Rust SDK.
Validator-operator documentation has moved to a dedicated site at https://docs.infra.linera.net/. The matching deployment artifacts (Helm charts, docker-compose stack, deploy scripts) live at https://github.com/linera-io/linera-artifacts. The Node Operators page in this manual now just redirects there.
NEW: Publish and test your Web3 application on the Linera Testnet!
Install the Linera CLI tool then follow the instructions on this page to claim a microchain and publish your first application on the current Testnet.
To join our community and get involved in the development of the Linera ecosystem, check out our GitHub repository, our Website, and find us on social media channels such as YouTube, X, Telegram, and Discord.
You can also find high-level introductory and extended concepts discussed and explained in video format in our Developer Workshops series on YouTube.
Let's get started!