# Introduction

Sequentia is a Bitcoin sidechain network and corresponding ecosystem of applications dedicated to tokenized assets – like stablecoins and stock tokens – and peer-to-peer transactions, including direct, real-time atomic swaps and lightning swaps between BTC and tokens issued on Sequentia.

The Sequentia Network's initial development and launch are being promoted by Concatena Labs, Inc., a Delaware corporation. However, Sequentia is a fully Free and Open Source (FOSS) project and anyone is free to copy, modify, publish, use, compile, sell, or distribute this software, either in source code form or as a compiled binary, for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, and by any means.

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## Testnet documentation

Instructions on how to run Sequentia's modified Elements node in order to connect to the public Sequentia testnet network, as well as a few commands to demo the "No Coin" feature.\
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This feature is our proof-of-concept, and it is what makes Sequentia the first blockchain in history without a native coin, as well as the only pegless Bitcoin sidechain.

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[testnet](https://docs.sequentia.io/testnet)
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## Light paper

General information about the protocol can be found in the Sequentia Light paper. Download the [**pdf version here**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x67exlNpmvhsQnZX2BJ4-d9rD2dDKhgi/view?usp=sharing).

## Theoretical paper

This academic-style paper provides detailed information about the protocol, the consensus system, and how it differs from other asset tokenization technologies. The PDF version is available[ **here**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pj6WdwCP_z_6hVrDb-gSg279zcPhp0lq/view?usp=sharing).

## White paper

More information about the Sequentia protocol and its role within the Bitcoin ecosystem can be found in the Sequentia White Paper. You can download the [**pdf version here**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ql29eUT0d0LDskWNsAkSOgM5TDb7kD5T/view?usp=sharing) or follow the link to read it online:

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[white-paper](https://docs.sequentia.io/white-paper)
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## Join on socials to learn more

You can [**join us on Discord here**](https://discord.gg/VcWpRFBq6j) or via Telegram below:

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