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# Start Here

You already know what Arkeo is about, now let's dive deeper. Whether you're here to **share your data**, **consume APIs**, **secure the network**, or **build something brand new**, this is where you'll discover your path and begin your journey.

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## Who Are You?

### Find your starting point below:

| I want to…                                     |                                                                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Earn by sharing data, APIs, or services        | [Become a Provider](/arkeo-for-data-providers/provider.md)                         |
| Access on-demand data, bandwidth, or APIs      | [Become a Subscriber](/arkeo-for-data-subscribers/setup.md)                        |
| Secure the Arkeo network and earn rewards      | [Become a Validator](/arkeo-for-validators/validators.md)                          |
| Index and server the Indexer API               | [Become an Indexer](/arkeo-for-indexers/indexers.md)                               |
| Build apps or integrate Arkeo into my projects | [Build on Arkeo](https://github.com/arkeonetwork/docs/blob/main/build/builders.md) |

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## What Can You Do With Arkeo?

* **Sell** API access, blockchain data, or bandwidth—and get paid instantly and trustlessly.
* **Use** pay-as-you-go or subscription access for any service or data source.
* **Build** decentralized analytics, dApps, or data markets easily, without intermediaries.
* **Integrate** any chain, any data, any business model.

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## Why Arkeo?

* **No lock-in:** Switch between providers any time.
* **Pay-as-you-go:** Only pay for what you use.
* **Composable:** Any data, any service, any blockchain.
* **Secure:** On-chain, trustless settlement with zero credit risk.

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## How Does It All Work?

Arkeo combines **off-chain authorization** (fast, flexible agreements) with **on-chain settlement** (secure, final payments). Providers and subscribers sign usage off-chain, and payments are enforced and settled trustlessly on-chain, creating a fully transparent metering ecosystem.

Understanding the "Arkeo way" is essential, as this innovation genuinely matters. Explore in-depth details here:

* [The Arkeo Process](/how-to-use-arkeo/overview.md)
* [What Data Does Arkeo Support?](https://github.com/arkeonetwork/docs/blob/main/howto/supported.md)
* [Contracts Explained](/how-to-use-arkeo/contracts.md)
* [Settlement and Getting Paid](/how-to-use-arkeo/settlement-explained.md)
* [Key Security and Usage](/how-to-use-arkeo/security.md)

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## Still Not Sure Where to Begin?

Arkeo has one of the best communities around. Come join, ask questions, and get help—we're all here for you! [Join Arkeo's Discord](https://discord.gg/BfEHpm6uFc)

We're constantly updating our [FAQ](/faqs/faqs.md), so be sure to check there as well.


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