> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://datum.gitbook.io/datum/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://datum.gitbook.io/datum/datum.md).

# DATUM

Datum is a cross-chain permissionless oracle protocol for your smart contracts built on top of Optimism's newly created OP stack chains and Superchain.

## Want to jump right in?

Feeling like an eager beaver? Jump in to the quick start docs and get making your first request:

{% content-ref url="/pages/cfuTMJDm1EeC3xK09yMv" %}
[Quick Start](/datum/quick-start.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Want to deep dive?

Dive a little deeper and start exploring our Oracles to get an idea of everything that's possible with the Oracles:

{% content-ref url="/pages/R6lSSvBmNVIQcFpFAmoK" %}
[What are Oracles?](/datum/what-are-oracles.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}