> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://shielddao.gitbook.io/shielddao/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://shielddao.gitbook.io/shielddao/master.md). # Introduction **Shield** is building a one-of-a-kind decentralized protocol based on a fully non-cooperative game for future derivatives infrastructure, enabling global borderless access to finance. **Perpetual options** is our first academic-level innovative product based on Shield derivatives protocol. We will continue to build **Standard Perpetual Contracts** and **Structured products** based on the Shield protocol, and open-source the protocol to developers worldwide. We hold the belief that decentralized derivatives protocols built on blockchain technology and non-cooperative games, will become the infrastructure for the next generation of global derivatives trading markets. It is in line with the following revolutionary DeFi features: **i) Non-custodial**: Always in control of your funds, rather than third party custody; **ii) Transparent**: Traceable and genuine transactions enforced by the blockchain; **iii) Zero intermediaries**: Non-profit trading protocol to eliminate centralized intermediaries; **iv) Trustless**: Trust is no longer limited by branding, but by open-source verifiable code; Code is Law; **v) Easily accessible**: No registration or KYC is required; thus no more administrative controls that prevent access to the market. ## **SLD Token** **SLD** token is a utility token designed to facilitate and incentivize Shield and it's respective value allocation. Shield captures value through trading fees and returns 100% of the revenue to the maintainers of the decentralized network (value creators). **SLD** tokens are currently available on Uniswap and Pancakeswap. Token address (ETH\&BSC): [0x1ef6a7e2c966fb7c5403efefde38338b1a95a084](https://etherscan.io/token/0x1ef6a7e2c966fb7c5403efefde38338b1a95a084) ## Join us to build the future of derivatives Twitter: Telegram: Discord: [https://discord.gg/NAbGTHYgMg](https://discord.com/invite/YJ9MHs6YdJ) Medium: [https://medium.com/@shielddaoofficial ](https://shield-dao.medium.com/)