> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.goldfinch.finance/launching-on-the-goldfinch-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.goldfinch.finance/launching-on-the-goldfinch-protocol/understanding-the-goldfinch-protocol.md).

# Understanding the Goldfinch Protocol

The Goldfinch protocol helps to simplify debt capital aggregation by operating on the principle of 'trust through consensus. The protocol provides investors around the world the ability to earn yield uncorrelated to crypto markets by helping them invest in:

* Curated real-world debt opportunities from around the world which are assessed by the fellow community members
* On-chain tokenized assets, allowing for secondary markets to flourish
* Democratizing access to yield but allowing anyone to invest with no minimums

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