> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mantelayer.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mantelayer.gitbook.io/docs/welcome-to-mante-layer.md).

# Welcome to Mante Layer

Mante Layer is a blockchain project that aims to provide a decentralized platform for creating and deploying smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).

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