> 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/first-steps.md).

# First Steps

## Social Media Chanels

We're glad you made it here.

Our crowdfunding service is universal and open to everyone. As part of our community, you have a say in how this service is provided and to whom, and you also receive a share of the funds distributed through rewards. To learn about these opportunities and stay updated on current announcements and events, you should first follow us on these channels;

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&#x20;          Join us on [**Telegram** <img src="/files/D70ePIoUMCL7SdErYsdJ" alt="" data-size="line">](<https://t.me/ProjectMerlin >)   -   Follow us on [**Twitter** ![](https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/twitter_1x_v2.png)](https://twitter.com/projectmerlinio)   -   Join us on[ **Discord** ![](https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/discord_1x.png)](https://discord.gg/projectmerlin)

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&#x20;       Follow us on [**Medium** ![](https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/medium_1x.png)](https://projectmerlin.medium.com)   -   Follow us on [**Telegram** <img src="/files/D70ePIoUMCL7SdErYsdJ" alt="" data-size="line">](https://t.me/ProjectMerlinio)    -   Subscribe us on [**YouTube** <img src="/files/H14lMMZ0IzgGW8HAKRMq" alt="" data-size="line">](https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectMerlinio)

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> Now that you have learned and followed information and announcement sources, you are ready to move on to the next step.

## Time to Meet Project Merlin

Everything has a purpose, and so does Project Merlin. To learn what Project Merlin's Purpose is, you should check out the next section.

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[What Is the Purpose?](/projectmerlin/getting-started/what-is-the-purpose.md)
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