> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://adamdavidlong.gitbook.io/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://adamdavidlong.gitbook.io/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/master.md).

# Start Here

## Who this guide is for

This guide is for anyone interested to find out more about Smart Contracts, a new tool that, we believe, is going to transform society, business, and the law by changing the way we collaborate. 

In particular, we want to share information about 

1. The [fundamentals of Smart Contracts](/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/introducing-smart-contracts.md) -- what they are and how they work
2. The best, most [thought-provoking ideas about Smart Contracts](/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/the-big-picture-how-smart-contracts-will-transform-society.md), and the best, most thought-provoking visions for how they can transform the world.
3. [Practical applications](/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/applications/smart-contract-use-cases.md) of Smart Contracts -- how different industries are starting to work with Smart Contracts
4. [Case Studies](/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/applications/overview-of-case-studies.md) focusing on (1) lessons to be learned from applications of Smart Contracts and (2) lessons that can be learned from recent events in the news, and thinking about how they might have turned out differently using Smart Contracts
5. A curated list of [Articles, Papers and Lectures](/lawsnap-guide-to-smart-contracts/smart-contract-resources/overview-of-smart-contract-resources.md) on Smart Contracts