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

# White Papers

- [White Papers](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-papers.md): Explore and read our comprehensive white papers
- [White Paper: Technology Stack](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack.md)
- [Technology Selection](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/technology-selection.md)
- [Advantages of the Use-Case Optimised Model](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/advantages-of-the-use-case-optimised-model.md)
- [Layer 1 Driven Layer 2 Development](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/layer-1-driven-layer-2-development.md)
- [Divorcing Security from Censorship Resistance](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/divorcing-security-from-censorship-resistance.md)
- [Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM)](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/cross-consensus-messaging-xcm.md)
- [Use Case Example: Building a Multi-Layered dApp with XCM](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/cross-consensus-messaging-xcm/use-case-example-building-a-multi-layered-dapp-with-xcm.md)
- [Unified Token Model](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/unified-token-model.md)
- [Building a Robust Ecosystem of Service Providers](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/building-a-robust-ecosystem-of-service-providers.md)
- [Strategic Enhancements to the Protocol](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/strategic-enhancements-to-the-protocol.md)
- [Recap of Key Innovations and Strategic Enhancements](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/recap-of-key-innovations-and-strategic-enhancements.md)
- [White Paper: Decentralized Application Stack](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack.md)
- [Goals of the Glue dApp Stack](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/goals-of-the-glue-dapp-stack.md)
- [Aggregation Strategy: The Glue Hub](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/aggregation-strategy-the-glue-hub.md)
- [Glue dApp Development Strategy: A Proactive and Integrated Approach](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/glue-dapp-development-strategy-a-proactive-and-integrated-approach.md)
- [Initial dApps in the Glue Ecosystem](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/initial-dapps-in-the-glue-ecosystem.md)
- [Deployment Order of Protocols](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/deployment-order-of-protocols.md)
- [Deployment Phases](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/deployment-order-of-protocols/deployment-phases.md)
- [Glue's Total Value Locked Philosophy: Prioritising Utility and Stability](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/glues-total-value-locked-philosophy-prioritising-utility-and-stability.md)
- [Governance Tokens and Incentives](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/governance-tokens-and-incentives.md)
- [Distribution Mechanism for DEX and Lending Protocol Tokens](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/distribution-mechanism-for-dex-and-lending-protocol-tokens.md)
- [Recap of Key Components](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-decentralized-application-stack/recap-of-key-components.md)
- [White Paper: Service Layer](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer.md)
- [Custody](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer/custody.md)
- [Services](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer/services.md)
- [Subscription Models](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer/services/subscription-models.md)
- [Service Example](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer/services/service-example.md)
- [A New Standard for DeFi](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer/a-new-standard-for-defi.md)
- [White Paper: Governance](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance.md)
- [Governance and Treasury Management](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/governance-and-treasury-management.md)
- [Summary of Glue's Capital Raising Efforts](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/summary-of-glues-capital-raising-efforts.md)
- [Valuation and Token Distribution](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/valuation-and-token-distribution.md)
- [Founders Tokens](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/founders-tokens.md)
- [Foundation Allocation](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/foundation-allocation.md)
- [Genesis Token Allocations](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/genesis-token-allocations.md)
- [Strategic Capital Allocation and Future Growth Plans](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/strategic-capital-allocation-and-future-growth-plans.md)
- [Avoiding Traditional Pitfalls](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/avoiding-traditional-pitfalls.md)
- [Decentralised Treasury Management](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/decentralised-treasury-management.md)
- [Future Role of the Glue Foundation](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/future-role-of-the-glue-foundation.md)
- [Addressing Potential Concerns and Educating Token Holders](https://docs.glue.net/white-papers/white-paper-governance/addressing-potential-concerns-and-educating-token-holders.md)