# Plasma Docs - Build stablecoin applications on Plasma

> Guides, references, and architecture for building on Plasma. EVM compatibility, SDKs, RPC, and stablecoin-native features.

## Docs

- [Official Links](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/get-started/community/official-links.md)
- [Start Here](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/get-started/introduction/start-here.md): Overview of Plasma, chain architecture and essentials. Get oriented and start building.
- [Overview](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/get-started/why-build-on-plasma/overview.md): Plasma is a payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain designed for financial products.
- [Use Cases](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/get-started/why-build-on-plasma/use-cases.md)
- [MiCA Whitepaper](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/get-started/xpl/mica-whitepaper.md)
- [Tokenomics](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/get-started/xpl/tokenomics.md)
- [Browser Wallet Setup](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/asset-management/browser-wallet-setup.md): Connect a browser wallet to the Plasma Network
- [Quickstart](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/development/quickstart.md): Set up your environment and deploy a contract to Plasma Testnet with Hardhat or Foundry.
- [Set Up Dev Environment](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/development/set-up-a-dev-environment.md): Configure your tools and connect to Plasma for smart contract development.
- [Mainnet Details](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/network-configuration/mainnet-details.md): Configuration reference for connecting to the Plasma Mainnet.
- [Testnet Details](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/network-configuration/testnet-details.md): Configuration reference for connecting to the Plasma Testnet.
- [Deploy a Contract](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/smart-contracts/deploy-a-contract.md): How to deploy smart contracts on Plasma using Foundry, Hardhat, and Ethers.js. No code changes from Ethereum.
- [Verify a Contract](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/smart-contracts/verify-a-contract.md): This guide shows how to verify smart contracts on Plasma using Foundry, Hardhat, and Ethers.js. Verification makes contract source code publicly accessible on block explorers and ensures transparency for users.
- [Get Testnet XPL](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/guides/testing-and-resources/get-test-tokens.md): This guide walks you through getting test tokens (XPL) for the Plasma testnet. Test tokens are required to pay for transaction fees when deploying contracts, sending transactions, and interacting with applications on the testnet.
- [Preparation](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/consensus-preparation/preparation.md): Preparing for future consensus node operation on Plasma mainnet
- [Backup & Recovery](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/maintenance/backup-and-recovery.md): Backup procedures, disaster recovery, and node migration
- [Monitoring](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/maintenance/monitoring.md): Setting up dashboards, performance indicators, and alerts
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/maintenance/troubleshooting.md): Common issues, diagnostics, and resolution procedures
- [Upgrades](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/maintenance/upgrades.md): Software updates, consensus upgrades, and maintenance
- [Hardware Requirements](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/setup-and-configuration/hardware-requirements.md): Hardware specifications for running Plasma non-validator nodes.
- [Node Types](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/setup-and-configuration/node-types.md): Understanding the different types of nodes on Plasma.
- [Non-Validator Node Setup](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/setup-and-configuration/non-validator-node-setup.md): Complete guide for setting up and running non-validator nodes with Docker Compose.
- [Operator Onboarding](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/setup-and-configuration/operator-onboarding.md): Get started running Plasma non-validator nodes
- [Overview](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/node-operators/setup-and-configuration/overview.md): Understanding Plasma's modular node architecture and operator roles
- [Core Concepts](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/payments/learn/core-concepts.md)
- [Introduction](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/payments/learn/introduction.md): Understand the stablecoin payment stack and how Plasma is built to optimize the developer experience.
- [Use Cases](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/payments/learn/use-cases.md)
- [Payment Partners](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/payments/tools/payment-partners.md): Selected payment partners building on Plasma.
- [Consensus](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/architecture/consensus.md)
- [Execution](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/architecture/execution.md)
- [System Overview](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/architecture/system-overview.md): How PlasmaBFT consensus and Reth execution fit together to power USD₮ payments.
- [Start Here](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/introduction/start-here.md): Welcome to the Plasma chain documentation. This section covers everything you need to set up your environment and start deploying on Plasma.
- [Connect to Plasma](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/network-information/connect-to-plasma.md): RPC endpoint, chain ID, currency symbol XPL, block explorer, and helpful links.
- [Differences: Ethereum & Plasma](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/network-information/differences-ethereum-and-plasma.md)
- [Ecosystem Contracts](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/network-information/ecosystem-contracts.md)
- [Network Fees](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/network-information/network-fees.md)
- [Plasma Contracts](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/network-information/plasma-contracts.md)
- [Account Abstraction](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/account-abstraction.md)
- [Analytics](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/analytics.md): Analytics provide a user-friendly blockchain data.
- [Block Explorers](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/block-explorers.md): Block explorers provide a user-friendly interface to track transactions, addresses, tokens, and other activities on Plasma.
- [Cross-Chain](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/cross-chain.md): Cross-chain providers offer cross-chain messaging and asset bridging for Plasma.
- [Faucets](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/faucets.md): Request testnet XPL to deploy and test on Plasma Testnet.
- [Indexers](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/indexers.md): Indexers help transform raw blockchain data on Plasma into structured, queryable formats.
- [Oracles](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/oracles.md): Oracle providers bridge offchain data and computation to Plasma's EVM-compatible blockchain.
- [RPC Providers](https://docs.plasma.org/docs/plasma-chain/tools/rpc-providers.md): RPC providers offer access to Plasma’s network, ensuring low-latency, high-uptime connectivity for building and deploying protocols.

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