# What is Pony?

Pony is an open-source, object-oriented, [actor-model](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actor_model), [capabilities-secure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability-based_security), high-performance programming language.

If you are looking to jump in and get started with Pony *right now*, you can try it in your browser using the [Pony Playground](http://playground.ponylang.io). Keep reading if you are interested in what makes Pony different and why you should consider using it.

If you are interested in the early history of Pony and how it came into existence, you're in luck: ["An Early History of Pony"](/blog/posts/early-history-of-pony.md).
