> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here.md).

# START HERE

- [Paragon Overview](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/paragon-overview.md): Paragon Protocol is a non-custodial DeFi ecosystem built for users who want better execution, emissions-based yield, and full control of their assets.
- [Whitepaper](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/whitepaper.md): Paragon: Transparent Markets → Builder-First Chain
- [Roadmap](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/roadmap.md): Last Updated: July 2025 – Version 4
- [Agent Volt — Autonomous Execution Layer](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/roadmap/agent-volt-autonomous-execution-layer.md): Milestone: Q3 2026 Launch
- [Get Started (BNB Chain)](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/get-started-bnb-chain.md): Welcome! This guide walks you from zero → first trade → liquidity → farming → rebates on BNB Smart Chain (BSC). It’s written for both Mainnet and Testnet (we’re running public testnet)
- [Risk & Limits](https://paragon-protocol.gitbook.io/paragon-protocol/start-here/risk-and-limits.md): Paragon is non-custodial — you always control your assets, but risks still exist.