# Introduction

[Derupt](https://derupt.io) is a suite of open source [Smart Contracts](https://docs.derupt.io/legacy/contracts-legacy) deployed on the [Stacks](https://stacks.co) blockchain, designed to empower content creators and content consumers and reward users with [CryptoCash](https://stackers.cc) & STX.\
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Derupt provides creators with a decentralized alternative to present and monetize their content. Creators can now leverage various decentralized and censorship-resistant methods of monetization that align perfectly with the sentiment of their content.

**Derupt Key Features:**

* **Sending Messages:** You Mine CryptoCash as you Chime your Content.
* **Liking Messages:** You Transfer CryptoCash to Authors as you Like their Content.
* **Disliking Messages:** You Stack CryptoCash as you Dislike another Authors Content.
* **Favorable Reply Messages:** You Send a(Reply) Message as you Like their Content.
* **Unfavorable Reply Messages:** You Send a(Reply) Message as you Dislike their Content.

## Be the change:

New Users can use the [Get Started](https://docs.derupt.io/user/get-started) guide:

{% content-ref url="user/get-started" %}
[get-started](https://docs.derupt.io/user/get-started)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Build the change:

Developers looking to integrate can use the Sentiment [API Docs](https://docs.derupt.io/latest/api) and or the [Smart Contracts ](https://docs.derupt.io/legacy/contracts-legacy)docs:

{% content-ref url="latest/api" %}
[api](https://docs.derupt.io/latest/api)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="latest/contracts" %}
[contracts](https://docs.derupt.io/latest/contracts)
{% endcontent-ref %}