> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.applayer.com/testnet/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.applayer.com/testnet/introducing-applayer.md). # Introducing AppLayer This chapter aims to introduce the core concepts behind AppLayer, such as the context it's being built in, the problems with existing projects, what are the solutions we perceive (as well as their caveats), and how AppLayer is meant to bridge those gaps to bring forward new ways for developing in the blockchain space, as well as the potential use cases it could cover. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.applayer.com/testnet/introducing-applayer.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.