# Welcome!

## Welcome to Proxima DB

The authenticated data structures within this repo are integral. They feature several components:

* Authenticated Data store
* Transaction Manager
* Query Operator

When these are combined we create a powerful nosql database that can be authenticated through its merkle proof.

## Want to jump right in?

Jump in to the quick start docs and get making your first request:

{% content-ref url="quick-start.md" %}
[quick-start.md](quick-start.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Check out Tutorials

{% content-ref url="tutorials/" %}
[tutorials](tutorials/)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Want to deep dive?

Dive a little deeper and start exploring our API reference to get an idea of everything that's possible with the API

{% content-ref url="reference/api-reference/" %}
[api-reference](reference/api-reference/)
{% endcontent-ref %}