# Welcome {% hint style="info" %} The first version of Gitbook is still being refined, so please note that some information shown here may differ from what is presented in the official version when it is published. {% endhint %} This Gitbook serves as a comprehensive guide to the Balance Protocol, a pioneering Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol, and its governing body, 42DAO. Whether you're a seasoned DeFi user or just starting your exploration of this exciting space, this guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to understand the inner workings of the Balance Protocol. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://42dao.gitbook.io/42dao/welcome.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.