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

# Welcome

Welcome to the Astonic Protocol Documentation!

Astonic is a decentralized and transparent protocol powering the next generation of stable value digital assets (Stablecoins). This documentation hub serves as your gateway to understand and interact with the Astonic ecosystem and it’s assets.

### Jump right in

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Understanding Astonic</strong></td><td>What is Astonic?</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/astonic-docs/getting-started/understanding-astonic.md">Understanding Astonic</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Quickstart</strong></td><td>Protocol resource overview</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/astonic-docs/getting-started/quickstart.md">Quickstart</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Astonic Reserve</strong></td><td>Understanding the Reserve Framework</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/astonic-docs/astonic-protocol-concepts/the-astonic-reserve.md">The Astonic Reserve</a></td></tr></tbody></table>