> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://intensity-labs.gitbook.io/integration-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://intensity-labs.gitbook.io/integration-docs/getting-started.md). # Getting Started **Shogun is the Integration Layer**: a high-performance intent-centric platform that consolidates disparate blockchains into one unified application layer. With potentially hundreds or even thousands of chains being deployed, Shogun is the easiest way to get on-chain for both end-users and developers without worrying about the nuances of each chain. Shogun introduces optimizations that result in a platform that can facilitate communication across and within individual blockchains as if they were all one monolithic system through Heterogenous Counterparty Discovery. Shogun's improvements address existing bottlenecks within on-chain trading while preserving seamless compatibility with existing liquidity venues such as CEXs, DEXs, and more. As a result, the rich landscape of DeFi can plug seamlessly into Shogun while benefiting from CEX-like exchange rates and maximum performance, with the transparency of on-chain execution and settlement. ## **Our Stack** Shogun's stack includes the following major layers: * **Smart Order Routing (SOR)** - all on-chain liquidity venues aggregated into one API with full cross-chain support for quoting. This allows support from major assets all the way to the most obscure memecoins. * **Off-chain Auctions** - solvers compete in Dutch auctions using their own liquidity, as well as CoW, JIT LP vaults, and other liquidity venues. This ensures best prices from a variety of sources. *** Would you like to integrate Interchain intents into your app? We have multiple ways for you to connect: ## SDK The **Shogun SDK** enables integrations both on the frontend and backend, enabling robust UX/UI for interchain intents in combination with any primitive on-chain. Token support is the best option for protocols and more complex apps looking to integrate our services. {% content-ref url="/pages/y4X9P5TQJZb6m0F8ocIW" %} [Why Shogun?](/integration-docs/getting-started/why-shogun.md) {% endcontent-ref %}