> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mayan.finance/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Mayan?

Mayan is how crypto moves. Through a simple swap interface and a powerful set of developer tools, it handles routing and execution behind the scenes so users get fast, competitive swaps and teams can build cross-chain movement into their products.

With over **\$18 billion** in total volume processed, **8 million swaps completed**, and **3 million unique wallets** served, Mayan supports transfers between the major blockchains like Solana, Ethereum, Monad, BNB Chain, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Sui, HyperEVM, and many more.

## Key Features

* **One place, three swap methods:** Swift, MCTP, and Wormhole Swap — whether you want to transfer pennies or millions of dollars, Mayan adapts to deliver an optimized experience balancing speed and price.
* **Best rates, always:** Onchain auctions continuously find the optimal swap and bridge routes for maximum value.
* **Blazing speed:** Swaps complete in just seconds — not minutes or hours.
* **Developer-friendly:** Easy to integrate using the Mayan SDK and widget, with flexible options for fees.
* **Secure and trustworthy:** Trustless, permissionless smart contracts, audited regularly and designed to keep assets safe.

## Transfer Methods

* ⚡ **Swift:** Our newest, fastest method. Intent-based transfers that complete at lightning speed with the best prices, thanks to a competitive auction system.
* 🌐 **MCTP (Mayan-Circle Transfer Protocol):** Uses Circle's CCTP highway for value transfer, combined with Mayan's auction model for ideal pricing — perfect for high-value and stablecoin transfers.
* 🔄 **Wormhole Swap:** Employs Wormhole’s Token Bridge for low-slippage, high-value transfers of BTC, SOL, and ETH.

## Use Cases

* Swap any asset to any asset on supported major chains effortlessly and instantly.
* Bridge assets quickly with the best prices available.
* Power wallets, dApps, and marketplaces with seamless cross-chain liquidity.

## The Mayan Product Suite

* **Mayan App:** Simple, intuitive interface to execute swaps with a few clicks.
* **Mayan API:** Comprehensive tools for developers to embed cross-chain capabilities into their platforms.
* **Mayan Protocol:** Robust smart contracts and auction mechanisms ensuring trustless, efficient, and transparent swaps.

## Trust and Reliability

Mayan provides industry-leading uptime, rigorous audits, and security measures designed to ensure your assets are safe, and your trades are executed smoothly — whether pennies or millions.

## Get Started

* Try the [**Mayan app**](https://mayan.finance/) for instant, cross-chain swaps.
* Explore our [**developer guides**](https://docs.mayan.finance/) to build your own integrations.