> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://phoenix-7.gitbook.io/nodechain-en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://phoenix-7.gitbook.io/nodechain-en/nodechain.md).

# NodeChain

## Welcome to NodeChain

**Nodechain** is a service that allows you to create nodes on a blockchain and connect to them natively through the JSON-RPC protocol to its API. In short, it allows the user to build and manage their own nodes natively without having to rely on external services.

This GitBook contains all the documentation related to APIs, theoretical model and project structure.

## Getting started

If this is your first time building NodeChain and you want to set up your environment, use the quick start guide.

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[Quick start](/nodechain-en/develop/quick-start.md)
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Use the how-to guides to learn about using NodeChain in more depth.

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[How-to](/nodechain-en/develop/how-to.md)
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## Looking for the API specification?

Dive a little deeper and start exploring our API reference to get an idea of everything that's possible with the API:

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[API Reference](/nodechain-en/reference/api-reference.md)
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## Contribution guidelines

When contributing to NodeChain note that we have a code of conduct, please follow it in all your interactions with the project to keep the community healthy.

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[Contributing](/nodechain-en/develop/contributing.md)
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