> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ben-qi-fonance.gitbook.io/us/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ben-qi-fonance.gitbook.io/us/introduction-to-benqi-or.md).

# Introduction to BENQI |

BENQI is a platform that offers liquid staking, markets and ignite services for Avalanche users. You can stake AVAX, lend and borrow crypto, and run your own validator or subnet with BENQI.

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