> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shardstarter-io.gitbook.io/shardstarter/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shardstarter-io.gitbook.io/shardstarter/supposition.md). # Supposition ShardStarter is intended to far exceed the archetypes of launchpads. Shardeum is an unique EVM based Layer 1, and therefore a typical dApp that simply launches tokens onto a standard smart contract platform simply will not do. Shardeum has been designed specifically to break the mould in terms of both pure technical features, as well as the mindset guiding the team which will form the culture of the coming Shardeum ecosystem. Shardeum has set the precedent on the technical side, developing a network capable of onboarding community & industry, and, in our opinion, it must be set on the human side of the equation. As a launchpad, our function is to incubate, accelerate and launch projects. This is a very logical procession of events, however, the humanity of the incubated teams, the community of ShardStarter, and the Shardeum Network itself will bleed into this process to ensure that the resulting dApps being launched are not simple material functionaries. We believe that our ethos should be that of integrity and authenticity. Strong character values must be impressed into every project that proceeds through the ShardStarter dApp. This is imperative as they begin their journey within the Shardeum ecosystem and ecosystems beyond, in order to spread a culture that is identifiably Shardeum based. We, as a launchpad, shall embody the values best suited to the expansion of Shardeum both within the cryptocurrency ecosystem as well as within the wider global community. Shardeum continues to build the proof-of-community and is currently moving at a rocket speed towards mainnet launch. We fully intend to emulate this in regards to dApps and the people they serve; crypto and non-crypto native --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://shardstarter-io.gitbook.io/shardstarter/supposition.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.