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

# Getting Started

- [How Do I Participate in The Network](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network.md)
- [BEACON](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network/beacon.md): Blockcast BEACON Node: Guardians of the network
- [Start Running your BEACON Today](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network/beacon/start-running-your-beacon-today.md): Choose your preferred deployment method and start running a Blockcast BEACON node today.
- [BEACON Common Questions](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network/beacon/beacon-common-questions.md): If the following FAQ does not answer your question, feel free to open a ticket on our discord channel or email support@blockcast.network.
- [RELAY](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network/relay.md): Blockcast RELAY Node: Your Neighborhood's Content Hub
- [Juniper MX AMT Hardware Offload](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network/relay/relay-amt.md): Offload AMT multicast relay processing to Juniper MX hardware
- [CAST](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-do-i-participate-in-the-network/cast.md): Blockcast CAST Node
- [Hardware Requirement](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/hardware-requirement.md)
- [How to Participate & Get Started](https://docs.blockcast.network/main/getting-started/how-to-participate-and-get-started.md)