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

# Protocol Architecture

The Mazu ship is captained by the Mazu DAO and guided by the collective wisdom of the community. Its sails are powered by the $MAZU token, featuring unique tokenomics that distribute rewards to every sailor on board. 

The following pages delve into the design of the Mazu ship and introduce the key actors involved on this voyage.