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

# Introduction

Metronome is a decentralized finance (DeFi) multi-collateral/multi-synthetic protocol. Through the Metronome dApp, users are able to deposit crypto assets as collateral, and use that collateral to mint popular crypto synthetics. These synthetics allow users to perform slippage free trades (swaps) and engage in yield farming.