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

# Fusion Introduction

## What is Fusion?

IPOR Fusion is an [institutional-grade](https://docs.ipor.io/fusion-for-institutions/) asset management infrastructure for automated execution. It is an unopinionated and customizable framework that asset managers can use to deploy assets onchain while implementing custom algorithms offchain.

It can be considered the *Prime Brokerage Protocol of DeFi*. From a TradFi asset manager's perspective Fusion is a single entry point for integration, coordination, monitoring, execution, and accounting of sophisticated DeFi strategies.

[Fusion vaults](/build-on-fusion/architecture-overview/what-is-a-fusion-vault.md) offer one-click curated and automated yield opportunities for liquidity providers, simplifying the DeFi experience.

Smart contracts ensure transparent and secure allocation of assets onchain, while offchain agents (called "[Alphas](/build-on-fusion/architecture-overview/what-is-an-alpha.md)") allow curators (called "[Atomists](/build-on-fusion/architecture-overview/what-is-an-atomist.md)") to design custom algorithms or implement logic for allocating and rebalancing assets.

## Who is this documentation for?

This section is for everyone who wants to build on the Fusion infrastructure: Atomists, Alphas, Risk Managers, Guardians, smart contract engineers, backend wizards and all forms of integrators. 

Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact IPOR Labs via a ticket on our Discord server. We are happy to help.

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