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# Core Concepts
This repository contains reference documentation on the core concepts of Ethermint.
1. [Encoding](./encoding.md)
2. [Pending State](./pending_state.md)
3. [Protobuf Docs](./proto-docs.md)
After reading the core concepts, head on to the [guides](../guides/README.md) to learn how to use Ethereum tooling with Ethermint.
