> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.basedapp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Home

> Welcome to the Based documentation

<Warning>
  **Based is currently in Testnet!** Do not send real funds to your account. Service availability may be limited and bugs are expected. If you notice any errors or bugs, please [reach out](https://basedapp.com/discord) to the team. Read more about the testnet [here](/app/testnet).
</Warning>

Based is a next-gen tap-to-trade social feed that allows you to speculate on any piece of content. This documentation outlines the basic mechanisms, features, and technical components of Based.

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  <Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" href="/app/getting-started">
    Learn how to install Based and make your first deposit
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trading" icon="chart-line" href="/app/trading">
    Learn how the trading mechanisms work and how to make good calls
  </Card>
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<Card title="Based Pro (Coming Soon)" color="#64748b">
  *Coming soon: sentiment indices trading platform Based Pro*
</Card>

## Technical Documentation

Based data feeds power sentiment analytics data through the Hermeneutic Quantization module. The Based System comprises of multiple technical components, with the core smart contracts documented as part of this documentation portal.

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  <Card title="Based Protocol" icon="network-wired" href="/protocol/introduction">
    Based Protocol enables the core market infrastructure for posts within the Based App
  </Card>

  <Card title="Based Exchanger" icon="chart-line" href="/exchanger/introduction">
    Based Exchanger manages the deposits to and withdrawals from the Based App
  </Card>

  <Card title="Index Manager (Coming Soon)" icon="clock" color="#64748b">
    *Documentation for the upcoming Based Index Manager system*
  </Card>

  <Card title="HQ (Coming Soon)" icon="clock" color="#64748b">
    *Documentation for Hermeneutic Quantization processes and feeds*
  </Card>
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