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Aspens Protocol & Markets Stack Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for the Aspens Protocol and Aspens Markets Stack.

What is Aspens Protocol?

Aspens Protocol is a new architecture for cross-chain composability. It enables transfer and interoperability between different blockchains, allowing assets, intents, and applications to move and operate across chains without friction. By providing a unified framework for cross-chain communication, Aspens Protocol lets developers build applications that can access liquidity and functionality across multiple blockchains.

Key benefits include:

  • Universal Composability: Build apps that interact with multiple blockchains as easily as with a single chain
  • Secure Interoperability: All cross-chain actions are cryptographically verified and trust-minimized
  • Extensible Design: New chains and protocols can be integrated without redesigning the core architecture

Aspens Markets Stack

Aspens Markets Stack (AMS) is the first service built on Aspens Protocol. AMS is a cross-chain trading system that lets users directly trade digital assets between different blockchains, without relying on centralized intermediaries or custody. Operators can deploy the stack independently, and developers can build applications on top of it.

Key features:

  • Cross-Chain Trading: Trade assets directly between chains
  • Non-Custodial: You keep control of your assets until a trade executes
  • Independent Operation: Run your own stack on your own infrastructure
  • On-Chain Verification: Every trade is verified on both blockchains involved

Documentation Overview

This documentation covers:

  • Introduction - Overview of Aspens Markets Stack and its features
  • Core Concepts - Fundamental concepts in non-custodial cross-chain trading
  • Getting Started - Quick start guide for new users
  • Operator Guide - Detailed guide for stack operators
  • Developer Guide - Guide for application developers
  • Tutorials - Practical examples and tutorials
  • Tools - Development tools and SDKs
  • TEE - Trusted Execution Environments in cross-chain trading

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