> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pretzel.build/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pretzel.build/start-here/why-pretzel.md). # Why Pretzel? #### Unmatched Speed at Minimal Cost Pretzel delivers a lightning-fast on-chain gaming experience, outperforming many gaming Layer 1 solutions. This is powered by the Berachain, ensuring high performance with low costs. #### Seamless Atomic Interoperability Execute transactions on Pretzel without the need to redeploy your Berachain programs and accounts. Developers can leverage Berachain’s base layer services and liquidity with ease, ensuring seamless interoperability. #### EVM-Compatible, BERA-Powered Deploy decentralized applications (dApps) built for EVM chains directly to Pretzel, using Proof-of-Play and Proof-of-Liquidity mechanisms to facilitate smooth experience on your game. #### Composable Gaming Primitives & Sandbox Development Pretzel introduces native composable gaming primitives and extensible data types based on the ECS framework, all on-chain. Developers can access sandbox game engine utilities, allowing them to build complex business logic directly on the blockchain. #### Built-In Monetization Infrastructure Pretzel offers a robust infrastructure for growth, traffic management, payment processing, and settlement, specifically designed to support the gaming ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pretzel.build/start-here/why-pretzel.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.