> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beaconcha.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Learn how to use the beaconcha.in explorer and how to monitor the performance of your validators.

👋 Welcome to the beaconcha.in knowledgebase!

[beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in/) is the only explorer that visually merges the Ethereum consensus and execution layer, significantly improving the user experience. It comes with a [mobile app](https://beaconcha.in/mobile) for android and IOS!

This knowledgebase covers

* Tutorials
* Definitions
* API explanations

For questions and suggestions you can find us on [X](https://x.com/beaconcha_in) and [Discord](https://dsc.gg/beaconchain).

<Tip>
  **Building with AI?** Connect your AI assistant to our documentation via [AI Integration](/api/ai-integration). Get accurate, up-to-date answers about the beaconcha.in API directly in your development environment.
</Tip>

**Quick start**

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  <Card title="API Quick Start" icon="code" href="/api/overview">
    Get your API key and make your first request to the V2 API in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Validator Dashboard" icon="rocket" href="/validator-dashboard/introduction">
    Introducing the new validator dashboard and its features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slot Visualization" icon="grid" href="/validator-dashboard/slot-visualization">
    Understand the real-time slot visualization and color scheme.
  </Card>

  <Card title="BeaconScore" icon="chart-simple" href="/beaconscore/introduction">
    Learn how the BeaconScore metric is calculated.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## What do you want to build?

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  <Card title="Calculate Validator Rewards" icon="calculator" href="/use-cases/rewards-introduction">
    Track earnings, calculate tax-ready reports, and analyze reward breakdowns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitor Validator Performance" icon="gauge-high" href="/use-cases/performance-introduction">
    Use BeaconScore to track efficiency and identify missed duties.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compare Staking Entities" icon="ranking-star" href="/use-cases/rank-and-compare-entities">
    Rank and benchmark staking providers against the network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Network Queues" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/use-cases/queue-tracking">
    Monitor activation, exit, and withdrawal queues with estimated wait times.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrate with AI" icon="microchip-ai" href="/api/ai-integration">
    Connect your AI assistant to beaconcha.in via MCP, llms.txt, or skill.md.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Migrating from V1?" icon="arrow-right" href="/api/v1-to-v2-migration">
    Step-by-step guide to move your integration from V1 to V2 API.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>