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

# Chain Architecture

Empe is built on the Cosmos SDK and takes full advantage of its modular architecture.

View the full list of modules here.

#### Cosmos Modules:

* [Auth](/empe-blockchain/intro/auth.md) - Authentication of accounts and transactions for Cosmos SDK applications.
* [Authz](/empe-blockchain/intro/authz.md) - Authorization for accounts to perform actions on behalf of other accounts.
* [Bank](/empe-blockchain/intro/bank.md) - Token transfer functionalities.
* [Distribution](/empe-blockchain/intro/distribution.md) - Fee distribution, and staking token provision distribution.
* [Governance](/empe-blockchain/intro/gov.md) - On-chain proposals and voting.
* [Staking](/empe-blockchain/intro/staking.md) - Proof-of-Stake layer for public blockchains.

#### Custom Modules:

* [DidDoc](/empe-blockchain/intro/diddoc.md) - DID Document repository
* [Minter](/empe-blockchain/intro/minter.md) - Minter for predictable inflation
* [Vesting](/empe-blockchain/intro/vesting.md) - Adds the option to split vesting accounts
* [LinkedResources](/empe-blockchain/intro/linkedresources.md) - Enables accounts to attach, update, and remove arbitrary binary data ("linked resources")
* [Stablefee](/empe-blockchain/intro/stablefee.md) - Manages the configuration and calculation of fees in a stable currency


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