> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://opendao.gitbook.io/whitepaper-v4/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://opendao.gitbook.io/whitepaper-v4/introduction.md).

# Introduction

- [Open Protocol](https://opendao.gitbook.io/whitepaper-v4/introduction/open-protocol.md)
- [DAO Architecture](https://opendao.gitbook.io/whitepaper-v4/introduction/dao-architecture.md): How the DAO runs, in detail
- [DAO Mission Statement](https://opendao.gitbook.io/whitepaper-v4/introduction/dao-mission-statement.md): The OpenDAO Mandate