> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base-a060aa97-eb-mini-app-ia-overhaul.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Core Concepts

> Learn the unique aspects of building onchain applications with Base's tools like OnchainKit, Paymaster, and Smart Wallet to tap into global payment networks and blockchain ecosystems.

Building onchain means tapping into a global, fast, and cheap payment network, plus a thriving ecosystem of NFTs, games, social networks, and more. This section will introduce the **unique aspects** of building onchain and show you **how Base's tools** (e.g., OnchainKit, Paymaster, Smart Wallet, etc.) simplify that process.

If you'd like to learn more about the broader vision and benefits, check out Why Base. If you want to **start building right away**, visit our Quickstart.

We will cover the following:

* [The Onchain Tech Stack](understanding-the-onchain-tech-stack)
* [Unique aspects of building onchain (and the tools that help)](onchain-aspects)
  * [Onchain Accounts (Wallets)](building-onchain-wallets)
  * [Onchain Identity](building-onchain-identity)
  * [Paying for transactions](building-onchain-gas)
  * [Connecting your Frontend](building-onchain-frontend-development)
  * [Funding Wallets (Onramps)](building-onchain-onramps)
  * [Onchain Social Networks](building-onchain-social-networks)
  * [AI Onchain](building-onchain-ai)
* [The Onchain Development Flow](development-flow)