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

# Introduction

- [About Secured Finance](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/overview.md): Welcome and Starter Guide
- [Vision & Mission](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/mission-and-vision.md): A New Dawn in Financial Integrity and Accessibility
- [Ecosystem Overview](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/ecosystem-overview.md)
- [Roadmap](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap.md): The Secured Finance Roadmap
- [Roadmap 2025](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap/roadmap-2025.md)
- [Roadmap 2024](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap/roadmap-2024.md)
- [Roadmap 2023](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/roadmap/roadmap-2023.md): Q4 Road to Mainnet Launch
- [DeFi Starter Guide](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide.md): Essential guide for DeFi beginners
- [DeFi vs CeFi](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/defi-vs-cefi.md): Understanding the differences between centralized and decentralized finance
- [Wallet Setup](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/wallet-setup.md): Setting up and securing your cryptocurrency wallet
- [Gas Fees](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/gas-fees.md): Understanding transaction fees in blockchain networks
- [DApps](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/dapps.md): Guide to using decentralized applications
- [DEX](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/dex.md): Understanding decentralized exchanges and their role in DeFi
- [Smart Contracts](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/smart-contracts.md): Understanding the building blocks of DeFi applications
- [Governance Tokens](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/governance-tokens.md): Understanding the role of governance tokens in DeFi protocols
- [DAOs](https://docs.secured.finance/introduction/defi-starter-guide/dao.md): Understanding Decentralized Autonomous Organizations