> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.filswan.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.filswan.com/legacy-and-advanced/protocol-stack.md).

# Protocol Stack

This section contains legacy and advanced documentation on the underlying decentralized infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, economic layers, and governance models that have powered Swan Cloud and its ecosystem.