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# dYdX Chain Technical Documentation

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## Overview

On October 26, 2023 at 17:00 UTC, the dYdX Chain [open source software](https://dydx.exchange/blog/dydx-chain-official-release) was deployed and the first block of the dYdX Chain was created by a network of validators.&#x20;

dYdX Chain is a proof-of-stake blockchain network built using the Cosmos SDK and leveraging CometBFT for consensus.&#x20;

## Getting Started

Learn all about the dYdX Chain and dive straight into the code with guides:

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[Developer Tools](/dydx-chain-technical-docs/getting-started/developer-tools.md)
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[Developer Guides](/dydx-chain-technical-docs/getting-started/developer-guides.md)
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[Open Source Repositories](/dydx-chain-technical-docs/getting-started/open-source-repositories.md)
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## dYdX Chain Validators

We've put together some helpful guides for you to get setup with our product quickly and easily.

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[Getting set up](/dydx-chain-technical-docs/validators/getting-set-up.md)
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[FAQ & Resources](/dydx-chain-technical-docs/validators/faq-and-resources.md)
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[Active Validator Slack](/dydx-chain-technical-docs/validators/active-validator-slack.md)
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## Support & Feedback

Get in touch with other developers in the dYdX builder community.

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