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

# Introduction

[Derupt](https://derupt.io) is a suite of open source [Smart Contracts](/legacy/contracts-legacy.md) 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](/user/get-started.md) guide:

{% content-ref url="/pages/hO31tg3rUWo9tb5P6nxc" %}
[Get Started](/user/get-started.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Build the change:

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

{% content-ref url="/pages/wtKkbghEp2sNli4ccnDA" %}
[API](/latest/api.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/IZYXLTY7QT6iAiH6T4A3" %}
[Contracts](/latest/contracts.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}