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description: >- Provenance Blockchain is a distributed, proof-of-stake blockchain designed for financial service industries.
The Provenance Blockchain is based on the Cosmos SDK and the Tendermint blockchain application platforms. It is useful to have a basic understanding of both these technologies prior to reading the Provenance Blockchain documentation. Refer to the Cosmos SDK basics documentation and the Tendermint overview for more information.
Read about the Provenance Blockchain and financial services:
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Start with the basics of the Provenance Blockchain network:
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Install the Provenance Blockchain application, and start running a node:
{% content-ref url="blockchain/running-a-node/" %} running-a-node {% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="blockchain/using-provenance/" %} using-provenance {% endcontent-ref %}
Explore the Provenance Blockchain ecosystem:
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Learn how to use the Provenance Blockchain modules and how they empower blockchain-based business like NFT and DeFi:
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Discover the benefits of the Provenance Blockchain client-side Contract Execution Environment:
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Get started integrating with Provenance Blockchain:
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Follow real-world use cases and applications built on Provenance Blockchain:
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Learn more about Provenance Blockchain 2.0
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Frequently Asked Question... and Answers:
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