# Canopy Documentation

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At Canopy, our mission is to create the best software for building, deploying, and growing sovereign blockchain applications.&#x20;

### Transform Your Application with a Dedicated Sovereign Blockchain

Elevate your application by transforming it into a sovereign blockchain offering:

* **10,000+ transactions per second**
* **Fully customizable transaction costs and economics**
* **Enterprise-grade infrastructure**
* **Predictable, cost-effective operational costs**
* **Build the way you want with any programming language.**&#x20;

Canopy Appchains offer exclusive blockspace tailored for applications that require exceptional scalability, surpassing the limitations of shared networks and layered security. With Canopy Nested Chains, you are no longer competing for network resources or trusting other parties. Instead, you gain a high-performance blockchain that ensures:

* **Sovereignty**: Operate with autonomy - no censorship or middlemen.
* **Security**: Day 0 security provided by Canopy.&#x20;
* **Scalability**: Effortlessly handle growing demands.

### Quick Links

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### About

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💬 Engage the community: [Join Discord](https://discord.gg/pNcSJj7Wdh)
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Contribute to the implementation: [Github](https://github.com/canopy-network/canopy)
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Read the paper: [Our Whitepaper](https://canopy-network.github.io/whitepaper/The%20Blockchain%20Incubator%20Model_%20Bridging%20Dependent%20Applications%20to%20Autonomous%20Networks.pdf)
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Find us on [X](https://x.com/CNPYNetwork) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/)
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### What to expect out of these docs?

Canopy documentation is a comprehensive resource that acts as a single "wiki" for all information related to Canopy. It provides insights into the "what" and "why" behind Canopy, explaining its operations and how to participate. Users can learn how to get involved by building a chain, running a node, or participating with CNPY, offering a thorough understanding of the processes involved.

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The Canopy docs are a work in progress. Please check back in a few weeks. Until then, please refer to our official [Go implementation](https://github.com/canopy-network/canopy) of Canopy.
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New to blockchain? No problem! Start at [blockchain-101](https://canopy-network.gitbook.io/docs/canopy-network/why-canopy/blockchain-101 "mention")&#x20;
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