# Categories home page navigation

- title: Build Decentralized Apps
  desc: Learn how to build decentralized applications using Blockstack's storage and authentication tools.
  icon: code
  doc: develop/overview_auth

- title: Build Smart Contracts
  desc: Learn how to develop smart contracts using Blockstack's smart contracting language.
  icon: file-edit
  doc: core/smart/overview

- title: Work with Stacks Blockchain
  desc: Learn how to work with nodes, namespaces, zone files, and other advanced topics.
  icon: cog
  doc: core/naming/introduction

- title: Work with Blockstack Gaia
  desc: Learn about storage, interactions between developer APIs, and the Gaia service.
  icon: database
  doc: storage/overview

- title: Evaluate the Blockstack Ecosystem
  desc: Learn the components that make up the Blockstack Ecosystem. Understand the value a blockchain offers.
  icon: info
  doc: org/overview

- title: Blockstack Community
  desc: View upcoming events and become a contributor or evangelist.
  icon: user
  doc: common/community_ref