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

# Introduction

Ender is a **connectivity layer** for all of crypto, a network that links all blockchains and smart contracts into one platform. Developers and users can express a desired outcome as an *intent* (a high-level goal), and Ender handles the rest by finding and executing the optimal on-chain actions across relevant networks. This means you can focus on your product and community rather than grappling with each chain’s quirks.

<figure><img src="https://290773240-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlJm0LgRBVrPGwQPSQb5m%2Fuploads%2FsSX6pS4yyRaE9y9AYEOv%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=e216934d-e834-4a60-95e4-0e7053d6a322" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Unified AI Intents Execution Layer.</p></figcaption></figure>