> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.berachain.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Get started building on Berachain: networks, tools, BEX, Bend, and common developer resources.

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Berachain is EVM-identical, so you can build with the same tools and workflows you use on other EVM chains. Configure your network, pick your stack, and integrate with native protocols like BEX and Bend.

## Getting started

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  <Card title="Connect to Berachain" href="/general/introduction/connect-to-berachain">
    One-click add network, RPC details, chain IDs, and wallet setup for Mainnet and Bepolia.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer tools" href="/build/getting-started/developer-tools">
    IDEs, SDKs, RPC providers, oracles, and tooling for building on Berachain.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Common resources" href="/build/getting-started/common-resources">
    Quick links: block explorer, faucet, chain IDs, and key dApp URLs.
  </Card>
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## Build with native protocols

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  <Card title="BEX" href="/build/bex/overview">
    Integrate with the native DEX: deployed contracts, pool concepts, SDK, and guides.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bend" href="/build/bend/overview">
    Integrate with the native lending protocol: contracts, markets, and onchain tooling.
  </Card>
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