From d3c48ca2e8eadcad4eb48b1f0fc695626fefd8e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ilaria Enache Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:21:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] grammarly and style checklist checked --- learn/introduction.md | 63 ++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) diff --git a/learn/introduction.md b/learn/introduction.md index 1921c9f0..87783f9c 100644 --- a/learn/introduction.md +++ b/learn/introduction.md @@ -1,67 +1,70 @@ -Wormhole is a generic **message passing protocol** that enables communication between blockchains. +# Introduction to Wormhole - +Wormhole is a generic **message-passing protocol** that enables communication between blockchains. ![Overview](/wormhole-mkdocs/images/learn/introduction/overview.webp) !!! note - The above is an oversimplified illustration of the protocol, details about the architecture and components are available [here](#). + The above is an oversimplified illustration of the protocol; details about the architecture and components are available in the **[architecture page](#){target=\_blank}**. This simple message-passing protocol allows developers and users of cross-chain applications to leverage the advantages of multiple ecosystems. -### What Isn't Wormhole? +## What Isn't Wormhole? + +- **Wormhole is _not_ a blockchain** - it provides a means of communication between blockchains or rollups -- **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) 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? +## What Can Wormhole Be Used For? Consider the following examples of potential applications enabled by Wormhole: -- **Cross-Chain Exchange**: Using [Wormhole Connect](#), 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. +- **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 -### Get Started +## Get Started -#### Quick Start Tutorials +### Quick Start Tutorials Tutorials are available to get started quickly and explain the concepts involved. -- **Quick Start - Off Chain**: Integrate Wormhole Connect into a new or existing web UI. -- **Quick Start - On Chain**: Send your first cross-chain message. +- **[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 [here](#). +More tutorials are available **[on github](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/docs.wormhole.com/blob/main/docs/tutorials/quick-start/README.md){target=\_blank}**. -### Explore +## Explore Discover more about the Wormhole ecosystem, components, and protocols: -- **Architecture**: Explore the components of the protocol. -- **Protocol Specifications**: Learn about the protocols built on top of Wormhole. +- **[Architecture](#){target=\_blank}** - explore the components of the protocol +- **[Protocol Specifications](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/tree/main/whitepapers){target=\_blank}** - learn about the protocols built on top of Wormhole -### Demos +## Demos Demos offer more realistic implementations than tutorials: -- **Wormhole Scaffolding**: Quickly set up a project with the Scaffolding repo. -- **xDapp Book Projects**: Run and learn from example programs. +- **[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 [here](#). +More demos are available in the **[demos page](#){target=\_blank}**. +!!! note + ## Wormhole Integration Complete? - -### Wormhole Integration Complete? - -Let us know so we can list your project in our ecosystem directory and introduce you to our global, multichain community! + Let us know so we can list your project in our ecosystem directory and introduce you to our global, multichain community! -[Reach out now!](#) + **[Reach out now!](https://forms.clickup.com/45049775/f/1aytxf-10244/JKYWRUQ70AUI99F32Q){target=\_blank}** -### Supported Blockchains +## Supported Blockchains Wormhole supports a growing number of blockchains. + + \ No newline at end of file