> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://layer1.gitbook.io/layer1-foundation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://layer1.gitbook.io/layer1-foundation/foundation.md).

# Foundation

- [Purpose](https://layer1.gitbook.io/layer1-foundation/foundation/purpose.md): What is the reason for the foundation
- [Overview](https://layer1.gitbook.io/layer1-foundation/foundation/overview.md): What is the Foundation and it's Mandate
- [Structure](https://layer1.gitbook.io/layer1-foundation/foundation/structure.md): Foundation's development and security structure