# Overview

Welcome to the MAP Protocol documentation. This guide helps users, node operators, and application developers get started with MAP Protocol.

## What is MAP Protocol?

MAP Protocol is a peer-to-peer cross-chain infrastructure enabling secure interoperability between different blockchains. It supports:

* Cross-chain asset transfers
* Cross-chain messaging
* Omnichain application development

## Getting Started

### For Users

Learn about MAP Protocol and how to use cross-chain services.

* [Introduction](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/learn/introduction)
* [Architecture Overview](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/learn/architecture/overview)

### For Node Operators

Run nodes and participate in the network.

* [Run Node](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/run-node/overview)
* [Become Validator](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/validator/become-validator)
* [Run Compass-TSS (v2)](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/compass-tss-crossx/overview)

### For Developers

Build cross-chain applications on MAP Protocol.

* [Development Guide](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/develop/overview)
* [Cross-chain Application](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/develop/cross-chain-application/overview)
* [API & SDK](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/api-and-sdk/json-rpc/standard-rpc)

## Documentation Structure

| Section                                                                            | Description                      |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| [Learn](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/learn/introduction)                            | Understand MAP Protocol concepts |
| [Network](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/network/relay-chain)                         | Network and contract information |
| [Run Node](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/run-node/overview)                          | Node operation guides            |
| [Validator](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/validator/become-validator)                | Validator guides                 |
| [Compass-TSS](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/compass-tss-crossx/overview)             | Compass-TSS (v2) operation       |
| [Develop](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/develop/overview)                            | Application development          |
| [API & SDK](https://docs.mapprotocol.io/api-and-sdk/json-rpc/standard-rpc)         | API reference and SDK            |
| [Resources](https://github.com/mapprotocol/docs/blob/master/resources/glossary.md) | Glossary and links               |

## Network Information

### Mainnet

* Chain ID: 22776
* RPC: <https://rpc.maplabs.io>
* Explorer: <https://maposcan.io>

### Testnet (Makalu)

* Chain ID: 212
* RPC: <https://testnet-rpc.maplabs.io>
* Explorer: <https://testnet.maposcan.io>

## For Advanced Developers

For protocol design details, contract specifications, and chain integration guides, see the [Developer Documentation](https://github.com/mapprotocol/docs/blob/master/developer-docs/README.md).

## Resources

* [GitHub](https://github.com/mapprotocol)
* [Website](https://mapprotocol.io)
* [Discord](https://discord.gg/mapprotocol)
* [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mapprotocol)

## Support

* GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features
* Discord: Community support and discussions


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