> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.42.space/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.42.space/readme.md).

# Welcome to 42

Holla, welcome to 42 — a novel asset-issuance protocol where event outcomes trade as liquid tokens with defined settlement rules.

Here, you'll find everything you need to get started on 42.

### Jump right in

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