> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.essential.builders/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.essential.builders/learn/declarative-blockchains.md).

# Declarative Blockchains

Essential is a [declarative blockchain](/learn/declarative-blockchains/what-is-a-declarative-blockchain.md). In this section, we explore what this means, and why it is important.

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