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

# What is Asterizm

- [Overview](https://docs.asterizm.io/what-is-asterizm/overview.md): Build cross-chain dApps across public and private VM-based chains according to your custom rules
- [Architecture](https://docs.asterizm.io/what-is-asterizm/architecture.md): Confidentiality and reliability at the core
- [Benefits](https://docs.asterizm.io/what-is-asterizm/benefits.md): Privacy, security, economic efficiency, scalability
- [Supported chains](https://docs.asterizm.io/what-is-asterizm/supported-chains.md): List of supported chains with smart contract addresses
- [Non-EVM chains integration plan](https://docs.asterizm.io/what-is-asterizm/supported-chains/non-evm-chains-integration-plan.md)
- [Frequently asked questions](https://docs.asterizm.io/what-is-asterizm/frequently-asked-questions.md): The most important questions about how Asterizm works