# Getting Started

## Getting Started with Partisia Blockchain

### Introduction

Welcome to Partisia Blockchain, the first public blockchain with native secure **Multi-Party Computation (MPC)** capabilities. Partisia Blockchain combines the transparency and immutability of traditional blockchains with advanced privacy-preserving computation features, enabling a new generation of applications that require both public verification and data confidentiality.

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[**What is Multi-Party Computation (MPC)?**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_multi-party_computation)

MPC refers to cryptographic protocols that allow multiple parties to jointly compute a function over their inputs while keeping those inputs private. This enables calculations on encrypted data without exposing the underlying information to any participant—including the computation nodes themselves.
{% endhint %}

### Core Features & Capabilities

Partisia Blockchain stands out with several distinctive features that power its ecosystem:

#### 1. Privacy-First Architecture

* **Privacy-Preserving Computations**: Process sensitive data while maintaining confidentiality
* **Hybrid Contract System**: Deploy both public and private (ZK) smart contracts
* **Selective Disclosure**: Control exactly what information becomes public

#### 2. Innovative Token Economy

* **Dual Token Model**: [MPC tokens](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/mpc-token) for staking and governance; [BYOC (Bring Your Own Coin)](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/guides/byoc) for transaction fees
* **Gas Stability**: [Transaction costs fixed](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/guides/gas) in fiat value rather than fluctuating with token price
* **Cross-Chain Interoperability**: Bridge assets from other blockchains

#### 3. Enterprise-Grade Performance

* **Complete Sharding**: Horizontal scaling for high transaction throughput
* **FastTrack Consensus**: Optimistic execution with rapid finality
* **Security Guarantees**: Cryptographic verification of all computation results

### Quick Start Options

Choose your path to get started with Partisia Blockchain:

#### 🚀 Deploy a Contract

Deploy your first smart contract in minutes using our quick start guide. [Start Building →](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/getting-started/quick-start)

#### 🔐 Explore Privacy Features

Learn how to create privacy-preserving applications with ZK contracts. [Dive Into ZK →](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/guides/zk-smart-contracts)

#### 🌐 Build a Web App

Create a web application that interacts with Partisia Blockchain. [Create Web App →](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/getting-started/web-app)

### Use Cases

Partisia Blockchain enables innovative applications across multiple domains:

* **Privacy-Preserving DeFi**: Hidden order books, fair auctions, anti-front-running mechanisms
* **Secure Data Markets**: Buy and sell data while maintaining privacy and control
* **Confidential Voting**: Private voting with public verification of results
* **Healthcare Analytics**: Process sensitive patient data while maintaining compliance
* **Cross-Chain Applications**: Leverage multiple blockchain ecosystems through BYOC

### Learn Key Concepts

Before diving into development, familiarize yourself with the key concepts of Partisia Blockchain:

* Blockchain architecture and sharding
* Account model and smart contracts
* Zero-knowledge computations
* Gas model and token economics
* Cross-chain interoperability

### Developer Tools

Partisia Blockchain provides comprehensive tools to simplify development:

* **CLI**: Command-line tools for contract development and blockchain interaction
* **SDKs**: Java and TypeScript libraries for application development
* **Browser**: Web interface for smart contract deployment and testing
* **Examples**: Sample contracts demonstrating key features and patterns

### Next Steps

Ready to start building? Here are your next steps:

1. [Set up your development environment](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/dev-tools/cli/developer-guide)
2. [Deploy your first smart contract](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/guides/smart-contracts/compile-and-deploy-contracts)
3. [Create a web application to interact with contracts](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/getting-started/web-app)
4. [Explore privacy-preserving contracts with our ZK guides](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/guides/zk-smart-contracts)
5. [Join our developer community for support and collaboration](https://partisia-blockchain.gitbook.io/docs/developers/resources)

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