# Overview

OLTA is a USDC-native index protocol inspired by flagship equity benchmarks such as the S\&P 500, the Euro Stoxx 50, and the NASDAQ Composite. It offers diversified exposure to crypto assets through Structured Index Products anchored by fully on-chain USDC deposits.

Each page that follows deep-dives into a core pillar of the OLTA framework, from its mission and purpose to design logic and access pathways.

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* [What is OLTA?](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/overview/what-is-olta)
* [Vision & Mission](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/overview/vision-and-mission)
* [Core Contributors](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/overview/core-contributors)
* [Why USDC?](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/overview/why-usdc)
* [Dual-Access Model](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/overview/dual-access-model)
* [Table of contents](https://oltafinance.gitbook.io/oltafinance/overview/table-of-contents)