> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aleo-devrel-ambas.gitbook.io/zero-to-zk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aleo-devrel-ambas.gitbook.io/zero-to-zk/overview.md).

# Overview

## Aleo: The first private and programmable L1 blockchain.

By utilising zero knowledge and on-chain encryption Aleo is built from the ground up to be privacy preserving, permissionless and decentralized. This uniquely enables Aleo to bring the value propositions of blockchain technology to real world applications.

### Get Started

#### Learn 📖

Start with the [Technical Overview page](/zero-to-zk/build/leo/core-components.md) to read about how Aleo works.

#### Build 🧑‍💻

Go to [Build](/zero-to-zk/build/overview.md) to start innovating.

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