Protocol Overview

Welcome to the core of the M0 documentation. This section is a comprehensive, first-principles exploration of the M0 Protocol.

Here, you will find the foundational documents, detailed technical architecture, and smart contract specifications that define how the M0 ecosystem functions onchain and offchain. This is the definitive reference for developers, auditors, and partners who require a deep and thorough understanding of the system.

M0 Protocol Architecture Diagram — High-level architecture showing how M0 Governance configures the protocol's core components.

Explore the M0 Protocol

This section is organized into three main pillars, moving from the conceptual to the highly technical.

Fundamentals

Start with the "why". Read the foundational Whitepaper and the Adopted Guidance to understand the protocol's vision, economic model, and offchain rules of engagement.

Technical Documentation

Dive into the "how". Explore detailed explanations of each core smart contract and system, from token mechanics and governance to cross-chain architecture.

Technical Specifications

For deep integration. Access low-level smart contract references, function definitions, events, and errors for the core M0 assets.