How do I…? (FAQ)
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I want to understand the system
Section titled “I want to understand the system”| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Get the 90-second pitch | What is Smart Engines |
| Understand why this exists | Why it matters |
| Build a mental model in 5 minutes | The mental model |
| Figure out which track is for me | Choose your path |
| Understand the 3 tiers (validator/host/gateway) | Network & tiers |
| Understand how the testnet’s first three clusters bootstrapped | Three-cluster genesis |
| Know what “trustless” actually means here | Trustless core |
I want to know how the keys/crypto work
Section titled “I want to know how the keys/crypto work”| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Understand how keys are created without anyone holding them | DKG & TSS |
| Understand the “zero single-signature” guarantee | Zero single-sig |
| Understand the public on-chain rules | Rules engine |
| Understand the post-quantum posture | Post-quantum security → depth |
| See the threat model | Threat model |
I’m a builder
Section titled “I’m a builder”| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Install the SDK | SDK installation |
| Connect with zero config | Zero-config connect |
| Authenticate a wallet | SDK authentication · Web3 auth |
| Send/prepare a transaction | SDK transactions |
| Build my first Smart App | Build your first Smart App |
| Deploy an autonomous agent | Deploy your first agent |
| Gate access with a token/NFT | TokenGate |
| Store secrets safely | Smart App secrets |
| Use the CLI | HSuite CLI |
| See the raw HTTP API | API reference |
I’m working with tokens, subscriptions, or money
Section titled “I’m working with tokens, subscriptions, or money”| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Understand the HSUITE token | The HSUITE token |
| Understand subscriptions & tiers | Subscription model & tiers |
| Understand NFT memberships | NFT memberships |
| Understand metering/billing | Metering & consumption |
| Move a token across chains | Universal token bridge |
| Understand governance | DAO governance |
I’m an operator
Section titled “I’m an operator”| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Run a validator, host or gateway | Run a node |
| See what node runners stake and earn | Staking & node runners |
I want chain-specific detail
Section titled “I want chain-specific detail”| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| See which chains are live, coming next or postponed | Chains overview |
| Work with a live chain: Hedera or XRPL | Hedera · XRPL |
| Read about a chain coming next: Stellar, Polkadot, Solana or Bitcoin | Stellar · Polkadot · Solana · Bitcoin |