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

# Anchor Platform

> Learn how the Anchor Platform (AP) simplifies the process of building and managing a Stellar on and off-ramp. Learn about integrating with the AP or get API information.

The Anchor Platform provides a set of tools and APIs for building on and off-ramp services on the Stellar network. With standardized interfaces and full implementations of key [Stellar Ecosystem Proposals](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/learn/glossary.md#seps) (SEPs), it simplifies integration with Stellar-based wallets and exchanges, enabling you to focus on your core business logic rather than protocol implementation details.

## Supported SEPs

The Anchor Platform implements the following Stellar Ecosystem Proposals:

* **[SEP-1](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide/sep1.md)** — Stellar.toml file serving for service discovery
* **[SEP-6](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide/sep6)** — Deposit and withdrawal operations
* **[SEP-10](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide/sep10.md)** — Web authentication using challenge/response transactions
* **SEP-12** — Customer KYC/AML data management
* **[SEP-24](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide/sep24)** — Interactive deposit and withdrawal flows
* **[SEP-31](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide/sep31/integration.md)** — Cross-border payment processing (receive only)
* **SEP-38** — Price quotes and exchange rate services
* **[SEP-45](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide/sep45.md)** — Web authentication using challenge/responses for contract accounts

## Key Features

* **Complete SEP implementations** — Full support for deposit, withdrawal, and payment processing workflows
* **Authentication & authorization** — SEP-10 and SEP-45 support for both traditional and smart contract accounts
* **Customer management** — SEP-12 integration for KYC/AML compliance and customer data handling
* **Transaction processing** — Comprehensive transaction lifecycle management with status tracking and webhook callbacks
* **Quote & exchange services** — SEP-38 integration for price discovery and exchange rate calculations
* **Multi-asset support** — Flexible configuration for multiple assets with various deposit and withdrawal methods
* **Smart contract support** — Native support for Stellar contract accounts (C-accounts) via SEP-45

## Documentation Links

* **[Architecture](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/admin-guide/architecture.md)** — System architecture and component overview
* **[Getting Started](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/admin-guide/getting-started.md)** — Initial setup and deployment instructions
* **[Event Handling](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/admin-guide/events)** — Event delivery, webhooks, and integration patterns
* **[SEP Guides](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/sep-guide)** — Implementation guides for Stellar Ecosystem Proposals
* **[API Reference](https://developers.stellar.org/docs/platforms/anchor-platform/api-reference)** — Complete API documentation and reference

## Additional Resources

The documentation for the Anchor Platform is a work in progress. Developers are welcome to dive into the code and existing documentation on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/stellar/anchor-platform).