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

# What is cardano?

- [Cardano 101](https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/what-is-cardano/cardano-101.md): Cardano is a third-generation, open source, proof-of-stake blockchain platform.
- [Onboarding Guide](https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/what-is-cardano/onboarding-guide.md)
- [Simple Cardano](https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/what-is-cardano/onboarding-guide/simple-cardano.md): Here we explain all you need to know about blockchain and Cardano, simply.
- [Cardano Statistics](https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/what-is-cardano/cardano-statistics.md): List of sites
- [Flawed Narratives About Cardano](https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/what-is-cardano/flawed-narratives-about-cardano.md): Unmasking the rumors with truth and knowledge
- [Facts About Cardano Market Evolution](https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/what-is-cardano/flawed-narratives-about-cardano/facts-about-cardano-market-evolution.md): This is just market data before the Vasil Hard Fork. (Thanks to $goofycrisp)