> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.magicsea.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.magicsea.finance/welcome/im-new-here.md).

# I'm New Here

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Welcome! This section is intended to help you get up to speed on decentralized finance (DeFi) and navigate MagicSea's platform.

### New to DeFi? <a href="#new-to-defi" id="new-to-defi"></a>

If you have some crypto experience, but are new to DeFi, skip ahead to our [📖 DeFi Glossary](/welcome/defi-glossary.md).

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[DeFi Glossary](/welcome/defi-glossary.md)
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### New to MagicSea? <a href="#new-to-apebond" id="new-to-apebond"></a>

For quick links to specific functions of the MagicSea platform, visit the [📺 How to Guides](/welcome/quickstart-guide.md).

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[QuickStart Guide](/welcome/quickstart-guide.md)
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### New to the IOTA & Shimmer Community?

Check out the MagicSea [🌐 Ecosystem](/welcome/ecosystem.md) on IOTA and Shimmer EVM

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[Ecosystem](/welcome/ecosystem.md)
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