> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mercurynet.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mercurynet.org/2.-technical-architecture.md).

# 2. Technical Architecture

- [Core Protocol Design](https://docs.mercurynet.org/2.-technical-architecture/core-protocol-design.md)
- [Protocol Components](https://docs.mercurynet.org/2.-technical-architecture/protocol-components.md)
- [Technical Implementation Path](https://docs.mercurynet.org/2.-technical-architecture/technical-implementation-path.md)