> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.turrets.script3.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.turrets.script3.io/stellar-turrets-docs.md).

# Stellar Turrets Docs

## Welcome!

Stellar Turrets introduce a new way for applications to create decentralized, permissioned applications on the Stellar blockchain. This tool adds a layer 2 solution for decentralizing turing complete smart contracting for Stellar transactions, as well as adding a permissioned system for users to run smart contracts on.

### What you'll find here

Details on the foundations of Stellar Turrets including what they are, how they work, and why they exist. 

{% content-ref url="/pages/D7AOvYmNqrxXMKmIZ0d8" %}
[Foundation](/foundation/basics.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Information on how to utilize Stellar Turrets for an application or smart contract.

{% content-ref url="/pages/nzneqqfJxQGGmpPVtSfR" %}
[Developers](/developers/getting-started.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Resources on what it means to be a Stellar Turrets Host, and how to support the Turret Network

{% content-ref url="/pages/LKm4DIbjPX2UuY0P3tiw" %}
[Turret Hosts](/turret-hosts/getting-started.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Resources

Links to external resources

* [JavaScript Reference Implementation](https://github.com/tyvdh/stellar-turrets)
* [Discord Group](https://discord.com/invite/d5RPb5gDrK)