The æternity protocol documentation provides comprehensive technical specifications for all core components of the æternity blockchain. Click on a card below to go the three major sections of the protocol documentation. The sections outlined below are also reflected in the sidebar menu, which also includes direct navigation to documentation on specific features.
#### References
* [Whitepapers - æternity whitepaer 2020 revised version](https://github.com/keypair/white-paper/blob/master/aeternity-whitepaper.pdf)
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