# Introduction

Selenium is a blockchain-based platform designed to support a decentralized marketplace for compute and storage resources. By utilizing blockchain technology, Selenium connects buyers and sellers in a transparent and competitive environment, offering cost-effective and scalable solutions.

The network is built on a masternode system that ensures security, reliability, and provides rewards for participants. Selenium is tailored for AI developers, startups, and individuals, enabling efficient resource allocation in a decentralized ecosystem.

### Jump right in

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Selenium Platform</strong></td><td>Decentralized compute and storage marketplace</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="../getting-started/selenium-platform">selenium-platform</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Masternode Setup Guide</strong></td><td>Step by step guide to run a node.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="../getting-started/masternode-guide">masternode-guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tokenomics</strong></td><td>Understanding the Selenium Reward Structure</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="../getting-started/tokenomics">tokenomics</a></td></tr></tbody></table>