> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base-a060aa97-docs-specs-tab.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Build financial products on Base by outcome — issue stablecoins, integrate DeFi, tokenize stocks, accept payments, or run private transactions.

Build with native Base standards or integrate protocols already deployed on the network. Pick the financial outcome you need, then follow a short guide for the specific action your product performs.

## Solutions

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  <Card title="Issue stablecoins" icon="coins" href="/get-started/issue-stablecoins">
    Launch a fiat-backed token with minting, compliance, and reconciliation built in.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrate DeFi" icon="scale-balanced" href="/get-started/integrate-defi">
    Add direct lending, collateralized borrowing, or a vault-based earn product.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tokenize stocks" icon="building-columns" href="/get-started/tokenize-stocks">
    Represent shares with B20 Asset issuance, holder controls, and corporate actions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accept payments" icon="credit-card" href="/get-started/accept-payments">
    Accept USDC or B20 tokens with checkout, subscriptions, memos, and x402.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Private transactions" icon="shield-halved" href="/get-started/private-transactions">
    Settle onchain with confidentiality using Base Ledgers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Test on Vibenet" icon="flask" href="/build-on-base/test-on-vibenet">
    Try everything on a disposable, fully-featured test network.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Build the foundation

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  <Card title="Chain" icon="link" href="/base-chain/overview">
    Network details, node operations, and protocol specs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDKs & APIs" icon="code" href="/base-chain/api-reference/rpc-overview">
    JSON-RPC, Flashblocks, and SDK reference.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>