lbry.tech/documents/partials/overview/lbrysdk.md

While the blockchain is the innovation that makes LBRY _possible_, the [Data Network](/spec#data) is the layer that actually makes the blockchain _useful_.

At this level:

- [Metadata](/spec#metadata) stored in the blockchain is interpreted and validated.
- [Data referenced by metadata](/spec#data) is accessed and distributed via a peer-to-peer network.
- [Identities](/spec#channels) are created, signed, and validated.

Data network operations are provided by the [lbrysdk](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-sdk). This SDK also provides local wallet functionality and a set of APIs to facilitate building applications.

### Additional Resources

- The [Specification](/spec "Specification") contains a comprehensive specification of data network operations.
- [Resources](/resources) has further documentation on the LBRY SDK, including its APIs.
- [Build](/build) teaches you how to create your own app.
- [Contribute](/contribute) guides you on how to improve the protocol itself.
spec links / glossary audit (#258) 2019-02-19 19:11:46 +01:00			`While the blockchain is the innovation that makes LBRY _possible_, the [Data Network](/spec#data) is the layer that actually makes the blockchain _useful_.`
overview refactor 2019-01-17 22:50:06 +01:00
			`At this level:`

fix markdown typo in overview 2019-10-25 04:53:06 +02:00			`- [Metadata](/spec#metadata) stored in the blockchain is interpreted and validated.`
spec links / glossary audit (#258) 2019-02-19 19:11:46 +01:00			`- [Data referenced by metadata](/spec#data) is accessed and distributed via a peer-to-peer network.`
			`- [Identities](/spec#channels) are created, signed, and validated.`
overview refactor 2019-01-17 22:50:06 +01:00
lbry repo was renamed to lbry-sdk 2019-06-21 05:43:42 +02:00			`Data network operations are provided by the [lbrysdk](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-sdk). This SDK also provides local wallet functionality and a set of APIs to facilitate building applications.`
overview refactor 2019-01-17 22:50:06 +01:00
			`### Additional Resources`

whitepaper -> specificaiton 2019-01-29 17:23:46 +01:00			`- The [Specification](/spec "Specification") contains a comprehensive specification of data network operations.`
overview refactor 2019-01-17 22:50:06 +01:00			`- [Resources](/resources) has further documentation on the LBRY SDK, including its APIs.`
			`- [Build](/build) teaches you how to create your own app.`
			`- [Contribute](/contribute) guides you on how to improve the protocol itself.`