> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bcts-1.gitbook.io/swissdlt/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bcts-1.gitbook.io/swissdlt/general/overview.md).

# Overview

What is SwissDLT

**SwissDLT is a Swiss Blockchain Infrastructure operated by Swiss Node Operators.** 

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SwissDLT was designed to enable a trusted Swiss Infrastructure with nodes under Swiss law, easy onboarding, scalable future and very low transaction costs. Here are few of the key features of SwissDLT 

* Layer-1 protocol
* EVM compatible [-> blogpost what is EVM compatible ](https://blog.thirdweb.com/evm-compatible-blockchains-and-ethereum-virtual-machine/)
* Proof-of-authority
* [Carbon Footprint Negative -> net nature positive](/swissdlt/general/netpositive.md)
* [Monitoring Tools](https://status.swissdlt.ch/)
* [Automated Marketplaces](/swissdlt/tools/defi.md)
* [Explorer](/swissdlt/tools/explorer.md)
* [Bridges ](/swissdlt/tools/bridge.md)