> ## Documentation Index
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# ApeChain Overview

> ApeChain data on Dune

## What is ApeChain?

ApeChain is a dedicated infrastructure layer designed to power the ApeCoin ecosystem. Built on Arbitrum Orbit, it provides developers and users with the best possible experience on the blockchain by focusing on ecosystem discovery, unique web3 rails, and top of funnel exposure.

## Key Features

* **Native Gas Token**: Uses \$APE as its native gas token
* **Arbitrum Orbit**: Built as an Arbitrum Orbit chain for scalability and efficiency
* **Enhanced Utility**: Significantly enhances \$APE's utility
* **Ecosystem Focus**: Powers the ApeCoin ecosystem with dedicated infrastructure

## Why ApeChain?

ApeChain positions itself as a premier platform for the ApeCoin ecosystem by:

* Fostering a robust and dynamic economy driven by \$APE
* Providing dedicated infrastructure for ecosystem growth
* Enhancing the utility and value proposition of \$APE

## Technical Architecture

Built on Arbitrum Orbit, ApeChain inherits Arbitrum's robust technical foundation while adding ApeCoin-specific optimizations:

### Development Features

* **Arbitrum Technology**: Leverages Arbitrum's proven Layer 2 scaling solution
* **APE Integration**: Native support for APE token operations
* **Ecosystem Tools**: Comprehensive development and analytics tools

### Network Economics

* **Gas Token**: \$APE
* **Economic Model**: Designed to enhance \$APE utility and ecosystem value

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  <Card title="ApeChain Documentation" icon="link" href="https://docs.apechain.com">
    Official documentation for developers building on ApeChain
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## Data Catalog

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  <Card title="Logs" icon="bolt" href="./raw/logs">
    Insights into smart contract interactions through event logs
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  <Card title="Blocks" icon="cubes" href="./raw/blocks">
    Information on blocks processed on ApeChain, reflecting network activity and capacity
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  <Card title="Transactions" icon="message-arrow-up" href="./raw/transactions">
    Detailed data on transactions, showcasing efficiency and operational execution
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  <Card title="decoded" icon="file" href="./decoded/overview">
    Decoded transaction information for enhanced analysis and understanding of smart contract executions
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