# Welcome to æternity documentation

## A Blockchain for All

Engineered to scale and last, æternity is an easily accessible blockchain platform for the global public. With numerous innovative functionalities and performance far ahead of earlier blockchains, æternity allows its users and community to seamlessly venture into the new era of society, economy, and digital interactions.\
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This documentation site is a compendium of all documentation needed to use and build the æternity ecosystem. If there is anything missing or incorrect please contact us through the forum or drop us a line. 

### Jump right in

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