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# USERS GUIDE #

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## What is in for me with Ardor? ##

  - a **decentralized** platform for my assets like money, company shares etc.
  - almost all trusted third parties **removed**
  - many useful financial, economical and social features

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## What do I need to do? ##

  - for documentation https://ardordocs.jelurida.com/Getting_started
  - for a quick start, see README.md
  - for configuration and updates, see OPERATORS-GUIDE.md

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## How does it work? ##

### Ardor Software ###

  - client-server application
  - JavaFX UI on supported platforms
  - also access via a Web browser like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
  - accounts are accessible from everywhere in the world
  - very strong and long passphrases required

### Ardor ###

  - peer-to-peer protocol
  - parent child chain architecture
  - proof of stake consensus
  - efficient blockchain technology (can run on low-power devices)
  - allows payment *transactions*, *exchange trading*, *name registrations*, *voting* and much more
  - no need to trust third parties anymore

### Forging (aka block generation) ###

  - reward for securing the network
  - start via the browser interface
  - requires only:
    - decent amount of the forging chain currency ARDR
    - running Ardor (browser or tab can be closed)
    - very little CPU power

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## How can I contribute? ##

  - contact us at info@jelurida.com

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