> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.debridge.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Introduction > Introduction to the deBridge Liquidity Network (DLN) – a 0-TVL cross-chain trading infrastructure that enables near-instant settlement, limit orders, zero slippage, and more. Learn about the DLN API and how to get started with building cross-chain experiences. # deBridge Liquidity Network (DLN) deBridge Liquidity Network uses a 0-TVL cross-chain trading infrastructure to facilitate high-performance cross-chain exchange. Instead of using liquidity pools, the DLN executes all trades asynchronously through a self-organized liquidity network, providing developers and projects with the ability to leverage the fastest cross-chain experience on the market and transfer liquidity and information with faster time to finality than any legacy cross-chain solution. Bridging By shifting the cross-chain paradigm from bridging to networking, deBridge enables myriad unique features for applications and users: * Near-instant settlement * Limit orders for any cross-chain trade * Zero slippage on any order size * Unlimited market depth * Guaranteed rates and low fees * Native token trading (no custodial risks of wrapped assets) * Zero locked liquidity at risk (0-TVL) * Rapidly scalable (can process any trading volume) * Gasless limit orders (users can commit orders without any upfront costs — tokens are deducted only if execution is guaranteed on the destination chain) (coming soon) * Order + call data allows adding instructions to be executed together alongside order fulfillment The [DLN API](/dln-details/integration-guidelines/order-creation/authentication) provides developers an effortless way to interact with the DLN protocol and trade across chains in seconds with deep liquidity, limit orders, and protection against slippage and MEV. The API takes the burden off of building complex and sometimes painful interactions with blockchain RPCs and smart contracts by providing a complete set of RESTful endpoints, sufficient to quote, create, and manage trades during their whole lifecycle. # Next Steps The next steps would be to: * delve into the specifics with the [protocol overview](/dln-details/overview/protocol-overview). * start building with [the DLN API](/dln-details/integration-guidelines/order-creation/authentication) * integrate [deBridge Widget](/dln-details/widget/deBridge-widget) within minutes into an app * use the [MCP Server](/dln-details/mcp/mcp-server) to integrate DLN into AI agents