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

# Getting Started

- [First Steps](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/first-steps.md)
- [What Is the Purpose?](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/what-is-the-purpose.md)
- [Project Merlin DAO](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/project-merlin-dao.md): Project Merlin DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is the core governance layer of the ecosystem.
- [The Crystal Cave](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/the-crystal-cave.md)
- [Raven Message](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/raven-message.md): Raven Message is an innovative platform where users can solicit funding by announcing their projects, dreams, or needs to a broad community.
- [Camelot Proposal](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/camelot-proposal.md)
- [Excalibur Proposal](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/excalibur-proposal.md)
- [Excalibur Grant Program](https://docs.projectmerlin.io/projectmerlin/getting-started/excalibur-grant-program.md)