# Introduction

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