# Welcome to 42

Holla, welcome to 42 — a novel asset-issuance protocol where event outcomes trade as liquid tokens and settle like prediction markets.

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

### Jump right in

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Introduction to 42</strong></td><td>Learn what 42 Markets is, what it does, and where it fits in the broader ecosystem.</td><td><a href="https://3387941541-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FU7YJjqEpNTUTp604sbJh%2Fuploads%2FoV5Gx1jGCdDYCWMj58PN%2FGroup%2048095906.png?alt=media&#x26;token=680f7a76-db24-4c6b-ba68-f9dce90dc9c4">Group 48095906.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="getting-started/quickstart">quickstart</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-tablet-button">:tablet-button:</i></h4></td><td><strong>App Guide</strong></td><td>Step‑by‑step walkthrough of the 42 platform so you can trade and navigate the platform with confidence.</td><td><a href="https://3387941541-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FU7YJjqEpNTUTp604sbJh%2Fuploads%2FiAxHFfAYaSBk2xEEsji4%2FGroup%2048095905.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b17ea959-7ccf-4bed-905f-81609e2ffaad">Group 48095905.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="getting-started/publish-your-docs">publish-your-docs</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-robot">:robot:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Protocol Mechanics 101</strong></td><td>Dive into the core architecture and advanced concepts behind 42.</td><td><a href="https://3387941541-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FU7YJjqEpNTUTp604sbJh%2Fuploads%2FjDrgR9F3UQtEuBlwP6ji%2FGroup%2048095904.png?alt=media&#x26;token=da93667b-260b-4932-bb77-e3d7ddb24fad">Group 48095904.png</a></td><td></td><td><a href="getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101">protocol-mechanics-101</a></td></tr></tbody></table>