> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vechain.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vechain.org/readme.md).

# Welcome to VeChain

VeChain, a sustainable, public and enterprise-grade blockchain

## Begin your journey with VeChain

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Blockchain Basics</td><td><a href="/blockchain-basics/introduction-to-blockchain.md">Introduction to blockchain</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">VeChain Intro</td><td><a href="/introduction-to-vechain.md">Introduction to VeChain</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Core Concepts</td><td><a href="/core-concepts.md">Core Concepts</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">How to run a node</td><td><a href="/how-to-run-a-node.md">How to run a node</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Developer Resources</td><td><a href="/developer-resources.md">Developer Resources</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">How to Contribute</td><td><a href="/how-to-contribute.md">How to contribute</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Blockchain Basics

Start by learning the basics with our blockchain primer content.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Introduction to blockchain</td><td><a href="/blockchain-basics/introduction-to-blockchain.md">Introduction to blockchain</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Introduction to digital property</td><td><a href="/blockchain-basics/introduction-to-digital-property.md">Introduction to digital property</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">The evolution of the internet</td><td><a href="/blockchain-basics/the-evolution-of-the-internet.md">The evolution of the internet</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## VeChain Introduction

Explore and learn all about VeChain.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">About VeChain</td><td><a href="/introduction-to-vechain/about-the-vechain-blockchain.md">About the VeChain blockchain</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Dual Token Model</td><td><a href="/introduction-to-vechain/dual-token-economic-model.md">Dual-Token Economic Model</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Acquire VeChain Assets</td><td><a href="/introduction-to-vechain/acquire-vechain-assets.md">Acquire VeChain Assets</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Sustainability</td><td><a href="/introduction-to-vechain/sustainability.md">Sustainability</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Core Concepts

Some core blockchain concepts with specific details and information relating to VeChain.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Networks</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/networks.md">Networks</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Nodes</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/nodes.md">Nodes</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Blocks</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/blocks.md">Blocks</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Transactions</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/transactions.md">Transactions</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Block Explorers</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/block-explorers.md">Block Explorers</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Fee Delegation</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/transactions/meta-transaction-features/fee-delegation.md">Fee Delegation</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Wallets</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/wallets.md">Wallets</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">EVM Compatibility</td><td><a href="/core-concepts/evm-compatibility.md">EVM Compatibility</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to run a node

A collection of tutorials and guides to get you started with running nodes on the VeChainThor blockchain.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Nodes</td><td><a href="/how-to-run-a-node/nodes.md">Nodes</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">How to run a Thor Solo Node</td><td><a href="/how-to-run-a-node/how-to-run-a-thor-solo-node.md">How to run a Thor Solo Node</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Custom Network</td><td><a href="/how-to-run-a-node/custom-network.md">Custom Network</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Connect Sync2 to a Thor Solo Node</td><td><a href="/how-to-run-a-node/connect-sync2-to-thor.md">Connect Sync2 to a Thor Solo Node</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Developer Resources

A collection of resources aimed to educate developers who are building on the VeChainThor blockchain.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Getting Started</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/getting-started.md">Getting Started</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">How to build on VeChain</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/how-to-build-on-vechain.md">How to build on VeChain</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Example dApps</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/example-dapps.md">Example dApps</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">How to verify Address-Ownership</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/how-to-verify-address-ownership.md">How to verify Address-Ownership</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Debug Reverted Transactions</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/debug-reverted-transactions.md">Debug Reverted Transactions</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Account Abstraction</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/account-abstraction.md">Account Abstraction</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">VIP-191: Designated Gas Payer</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/vip-191-designated-gas-payer.md">VIP-191: Designated Gas Payer</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">SDKs &#x26; Providers</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/sdks-and-providers.md">SDKs &amp; Providers</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Frameworks &#x26; IDEs</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/frameworks-and-ides.md">Frameworks &amp; IDEs</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Built-in Contracts</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/built-in-contracts.md">Built-in Contracts</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">VORJ</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/vorj.md">VORJ</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Useful Links</td><td><a href="/developer-resources/useful-links.md">Useful Links</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to Contribute

See the following instructions on how best to contribute to the vechain documentation or VeChain via a VeChain Improvement Proposal (VIP):

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Documentation</td><td><a href="/how-to-contribute.md#create-issues">How to contribute</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">VIPs</td><td><a href="https://github.com/vechain/VIPs">https://github.com/vechain/VIPs</a></td></tr></tbody></table>