# NEXUS Protocol ## Docs - [Architecture](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/architecture.md): How NEXUS works — a unified smart contract execution layer starting on Zcash - [NEXUS-Bitcoin](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/chains/bitcoin.md): Smart contracts on Bitcoin — how it works and what you can do - [NEXUS-Dogecoin](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/chains/dogecoin.md): Smart contracts on Dogecoin — fast deposits, low fees, full programmability - [NEXUS-Zcash](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/chains/zcash.md): Zcash integration with smart contract programmability - [Protocol Comparisons](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/comparisons.md): How NEXUS compares to other Bitcoin smart contract protocols - [Encrypted Mempool](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/concepts/encrypted-mempool.md): MEV and front-running protection via encrypted transaction submission - [Metaprotocol](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/concepts/metaprotocol.md): What NEXUS is — a unified execution layer starting on Zcash - [Smart Contracts](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/concepts/smart-contracts.md): Programs that run on NEXUS — live on Zcash today, expanding to Bitcoin and Dogecoin - [Stealth Addresses](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/concepts/stealth-addresses.md): One-time addresses for on-chain privacy on NEXUS - [Unified Liquidity](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/concepts/unified-liquidity.md): Cross-chain liquidity across BTC, ZEC, and DOGE — coming in V2 - [Vaults](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/concepts/vaults.md): How deposits and withdrawals work — live on Zcash, coming to Bitcoin and Dogecoin - [NEP-20 Token Standard](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/contracts/nep20.md): The NEXUS fungible token standard — interface, production implementation, and usage - [Smart Contracts Overview](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/contracts/overview.md): Building smart contracts on NEXUS - [Glossary](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/glossary.md): Plain-English definitions of technical terms used in NEXUS - [Contract Template](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/guides/contract-template.md): Start building NEXUS contracts from the official template - [Deploy a NEP-20 Token](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/guides/create-token.md): Launch a fungible token on NEXUS using the contract template and TypeScript SDK - [Cross-Chain Operations](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/guides/cross-chain.md): Cross-chain swaps via intent exchange (V2) - [Deploy a Contract](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/guides/deploy-contract.md): Step-by-step guide to deploying your first smart contract - [Vault Deposits](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/guides/vault-deposits.md): Deposit ZEC to NEXUS — live on Zcash today - [Introduction](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/introduction.md): NEXUS — Smart contracts on Zcash, expanding to Bitcoin and Dogecoin - [Quick Start](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/quickstart.md): Deploy your first NEXUS smart contract on Zcash in 5 minutes ## OpenAPI Specs - [openapi](https://docs.yattacorp.xyz/api-reference/openapi.json)