diff --git a/learn/introduction.md b/learn/introduction.md index 0a1441ba..6829526c 100644 --- a/learn/introduction.md +++ b/learn/introduction.md @@ -1,13 +1,19 @@ +--- +title: Introduction to Wormhole +description: Wormhole is a versatile message-passing protocol facilitating seamless communication between various blockchains, enabling cross-chain applications and integrations. +--- # Introduction to Wormhole Wormhole is a generic _message-passing protocol_ that enables communication between blockchains. -![Overview](/images/learn/introduction/simple-overview.webp) +![Message-passing process in the Wormhole protocol](/images/learn/introduction/simple-overview.webp) + !!! note The above is an oversimplified illustration of the protocol; details about the architecture and components are available on the [architecture page](#){target=\_blank}. @@ -17,13 +23,13 @@ This simple message-passing protocol allows developers and users of cross-chain - **Wormhole is _not_ a blockchain** - it provides a means of communication between blockchains or rollups -- **Wormhole is _not_ a token bridge** - however, there are **[protocols built on Wormhole](https://portalbridge.com/#/transfer){target=\_blank}** that serve this purpose +- **Wormhole is _not_ a token bridge** - however, there are [protocols built on Wormhole](https://portalbridge.com/#/transfer){target=\_blank} that serve this purpose ## What Can Wormhole Be Used For? Consider the following examples of potential applications enabled by Wormhole: -- **Cross-Chain Exchange** - using **[Wormhole Connect](#){target=\_blank}**, developers can build exchanges that allow deposits from any Wormhole-connected chain, significantly increasing liquidity access +- **Cross-Chain Exchange** - using [Wormhole Connect](#){target=\_blank}, developers can build exchanges that allow deposits from any Wormhole-connected chain, significantly increasing liquidity access - **Cross-Chain Governance** - NFT collections on different networks can use Wormhole to communicate votes cast on their respective chains to a designated "voting" chain for combined proposals - **Cross-Chain Game** - games can be developed on a performant network like Solana, with rewards issued as NFTs on another network, such as Ethereum @@ -36,7 +42,7 @@ Tutorials are available to get started quickly and explain the concepts involved - **[Quick Start - Off Chain](#){target=\_blank}** - integrate Wormhole Connect into a new or existing web UI - **[Quick Start - On Chain](#){target=\_blank}** - send your first cross-chain message -More tutorials are available **[on github](#){target=\_blank}**. +More tutorials are available [on github](#){target=\_blank}. ## Explore @@ -52,7 +58,7 @@ Demos offer more realistic implementations than tutorials: - **[Wormhole Scaffolding](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole-scaffolding){target=\_blank}** - quickly set up a project with the Scaffolding repo - **[xDapp Book Projects](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/xdapp-book/tree/main/projects){target=\_blank}** - run and learn from example programs -More demos are available in the **[demos page](#){target=\_blank}**. +More demos are available in the [demos page](#){target=\_blank}. !!! note Wormhole Integration Complete?