# Pop

Pop is the platform for building powerful Web3 solutions on Polkadot with Rust.

It transforms the complex landscape of Polkadot development into an effortless and powerful experience, whether you're developing a chain or smart contract. Pop is crafted to be the simplest, fastest, and most intuitive way to bring your ideas to life on Polkadot.

## Pop CLI

GitHub: <https://github.com/r0gue-io/pop-cli>

An all-in-one tool for Polkadot development.

Pop CLI provides an on-ramp for development on Polkadot by providing a simple command line interface for quickly creating, building, testing, and deploying a Polkadot solution; Polkadot chain or smart contract

Install the Pop CLI and start building:

* [Chains](https://learn.onpop.io/v/appchains)
* [Smart Contracts](https://learn.onpop.io/v/contracts)

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