# Introduction DeFi DAO is composed of crypto founders, developers, and investors organized around the core mission of amplifying and protecting the fundamental freedoms provided by DeFi. We believe that transparent, immutable software is key infrastructure for the empowerment and equality of humanity. By removing the need for trust and improving access to a global financial layer, we can create a more open, interconnected, and fair world. With a clear mandate, and participation from stakeholders, DeFi DAO can serve as a much needed platform to support the protection and advancement of decentralized finance. --- # 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://defi-dao.gitbook.io/defi-dao/welcome/introduction.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.