> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nu0-1.gitbook.io/nu-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nu0-1.gitbook.io/nu-whitepaper/nublock-introduction.md).

# nuBlock Introduction

nuBlock is the payments network for a borderless world. As a dedicated orchestration payments layer, nuBlock provides seamless, secure infrastructure designed to optimize onchain transactions, no-code API plugins for business, and global settlements with near instant stablecoin finality. Our ecosystem operates through two platforms:

nuBlock Pay, which provides individuals with a non-custodial mobile wallet for peer-to-peer payments, crypto swaps, and in-store payments in over 130+ digital currencies crossing 170+ countries.

nuBlock Business, is a portal of financial API plugins. Through these APIs, global SME's are able to integrate stablecoin payment rails, tokenized swaps, On-Off ramp with virtual card services, digital checkout gateways, and automated invoicing services to construct a full-scale financial operations system.<br>