# Introduction Our mission is to transform trade data to meet modern global supply chain challenges. The Transmute platform guide has info on Verifiable Credentials, how to use the platform, and technical documentation to help developers get started with our API. We encourage you to read through our documentation and [reach out to us if you have any questions](https://transmute.typeform.com/to/RshfIw) about how you or your business can benefit from embracing the future of trade documents. ## Getting Started The first thing you're going to want to check out is the [Platform Application Guide](/verifiable-data-platform/platform-guide.md). This is a practical guide for how to sign up and start issuing and sending credentials using the Transmute platform. ### Technical Documentation The Technical Documentation section provides developers with an in-depth overview of platform access via the API. ### Learning Center The Learning Center provides friendly descriptions of concepts relating to verifiable credentials, linked data, and other related topics. ### Contact We specialize in helping businesses embrace the future of trade data. We’re always happy to talk with you about how we can transform how you do business. [Contact Us](https://transmute.typeform.com/to/RshfIw) ### About Transmute Transmute is a US-based technology company that uses next-generation identity and credentialing technologies. We provide comprehensive solution design and software to define, digitize, and share verifiable data at scale. Our company is deeply invested in [open standards](https://guide.transmute.industries/learning-center/why-verifiable-credentials/open-standards/), [interoperability](https://guide.transmute.industries/learning-center/why-verifiable-credentials/interoperability/), and transforming data to make it faster, more secure, and verifiable. This guide is a reflection of this philosophy of openness and transparency and we welcome contributions to our [open source repositories](https://github.com/transmute-industries). Visit our corporate website at [transmute.industries](http://transmute.industries/) to learn more about platform applications and our team. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://guide.transmute.industries/verifiable-data-platform/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.