# What is KayakNet?

Welcome to the official documentation for **KayakNet** - a privacy-first, decentralized peer-to-peer network.

## What is KayakNet?

KayakNet is a censorship-resistant, anonymous network that enables:

* **Private Communication** - End-to-end encrypted chat with perfect forward secrecy
* **Anonymous Marketplace** - Buy and sell with cryptocurrency escrow (Monero/Zcash)
* **Decentralized Domains** - Register `.kyk` domains on the network
* **No Central Authority** - Fully peer-to-peer, no servers to shut down

## Quick Links

* [Getting Started](https://docs.kayaknet.io/getting-started/getting-started)
* [Installation Guide](https://docs.kayaknet.io/getting-started/installation)
* [Architecture Overview](https://docs.kayaknet.io/architecture/architecture)
* [Security Model](https://docs.kayaknet.io/security/security)
* [Marketplace Guide](https://docs.kayaknet.io/features/marketplace)
* [API Reference](https://docs.kayaknet.io/api-reference/api)
* [Roadmap](https://docs.kayaknet.io/appendix/roadmap)

## Key Features

| Feature                     | Description                       |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| Onion Routing               | 3-hop encrypted routing like Tor  |
| E2E Encryption              | All messages encrypted end-to-end |
| Traffic Analysis Resistance | Padding, mixing, dummy traffic    |
| Crypto Escrow               | Monero & Zcash support            |
| .kyk Domains                | Decentralized naming system       |
| Cross-Platform              | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android    |

## License

KayakNet is open source software released under the MIT License.