Welcome to Ergo!#
New to cryptocurrency or looking to understand what makes Ergo special? You're in the right place! Ergo is a secure and powerful platform designed to be a fair financial system for everyone. Think of it as a next-generation digital money system built with privacy and everyday people in mind.
This guide helps you find what you need, whether you want to learn the basics, use Ergo for transactions, build applications, or help secure the network.
Why Choose Ergo?#
Ergo offers several unique advantages:
- Built for Everyone: Designed to be accessible and useful for regular people, not just tech experts.
- Secure & Private: Uses advanced cryptography to keep your funds safe and transactions private.
- Fair Launch: No pre-mine or initial coin offerings (ICOs) mean a fairer distribution from the start.
- Powerful Tools: Supports advanced features like smart contracts for building useful applications (dApps).
- Sustainable: Features like Storage Rent help keep the network efficient and long-lasting.
Learn more about Ergo’s Vision and Features
Getting Started with Ergo#
If you're new to cryptocurrencies or just starting with Ergo, here are some key steps:
- Understand the Basics: What is blockchain? What is ERG? Check out the Glossary for simple explanations of common terms.
- Get a Wallet: A digital wallet is needed to store your ERG securely. Learn about different Wallet Options and how to set one up safely. (Note: This links to the existing wallet page, which also needs review).
- Get ERG: Find out where you can acquire ERG. (Placeholder - needs link to an appropriate guide/page)
- Stay Safe: Learn basic security practices to protect your funds. (Placeholder - needs link to a security guide)
- Explore What You Can Do: Discover simple ways to use Ergo, like sending ERG or exploring applications built on Ergo (dApps). See the Ecosystem Overview.
- Common Questions: Find answers to frequently asked questions in the FAQ and Common Misconceptions.
- Join the Community: Connect with other users! See the community links below.
Using Ergo (Intermediate)#
Ready to explore more?
- Explore Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs): Learn how to trade tokens directly on Ergo. See Decentralized Exchanges.
- Understand Stablecoins: Discover SigmaUSD, Ergo's native stablecoin. See SigmaUSD.
- Run Your Own Node: Contribute to the network's decentralization. See Running a Node.
Building on Ergo (Developers)#
Want to create applications on Ergo?
- Developer Quickstart: Get set up and start building. See Start Developing.
- Learn ErgoScript: Dive into Ergo's powerful smart contract language. See ErgoScript.
Securing the Network (Miners)#
Help secure the Ergo blockchain and earn rewards.
- Start Mining: Find pools, software, and guides. See Start Mining.
- Learn about Autolykos: Understand Ergo's unique mining algorithm. See Autolykos.
Engage with the Ergo Community#
Ergo’s community is vibrant and continuously evolving. Keep updated with the latest developments, participate in community discussions, and find support through forums and social platforms.