> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.squads.so/main/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.squads.so/main/development/introduction/what-is-squads-protocol.md). # What is Squads Protocol Introduction to building on Squads Protocol Squads Protocol is a collection of programs on the Solana blockchain that implements smart contract-level account abstraction and acts as the perfect foundation for building products that will help onboard the next billion users into crypto. It secures $10+ billion in value and the leading product built on top of it, the Squads platform, is trusted and used by over 250 teams in the ecosystem, such as Jupiter, Pyth, Raydium, Marginfi, Backpack, Drift, Helius, Kamino, Jito, Tensor, Helium and many others. Squads Protocol is a collection of programs (smart contracts) that enables developers to use smart account technology to build novel asset management and self-custody solutions. Since its launch in 2021, Squads Protocol has become Solana's smart account standard - securing $10+ billion in value for leading teams, applications, and institutions. We are trusted and used by over 250 teams in the ecosystem, such as Jupiter, Pyth, Raydium, Marginfi, Backpack, Drift, Helius, Kamino, Jito, Tensor, Helium, and many others. Due to its permissionless nature, developers can seamlessly integrate Squads Protocol's programs into their own applications, enabling enhanced features that leverage multi-signature functionality and Solana's account abstraction capabilities. These features include spending limits, sub-accounts, time locks, and more. To start your journey into interacting with Squads Protocol and the v4 program, you can read our [Quickstart](/main/development/introduction/quickstart.md) guide. It will walk you through creating a complete workflow using the Squads Typescript SDK in just 10 minutes. For more specific instructions, head to the [Overview](/main/development/typescript/overview.md) page. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.squads.so/main/development/introduction/what-is-squads-protocol.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.