> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://token-engineering-commons.gitbook.io/tec-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://token-engineering-commons.gitbook.io/tec-handbook/what-is-the-tec.md).

# Introducing the TEC

- [A Brief History](https://token-engineering-commons.gitbook.io/tec-handbook/what-is-the-tec/master.md): This handbook is meant to help you understand, navigate and contribute to the Token Engineering Commons..
- [Mission, Vision and Values](https://token-engineering-commons.gitbook.io/tec-handbook/what-is-the-tec/mission-vision-and-values.md)
- [The Cultural Build](https://token-engineering-commons.gitbook.io/tec-handbook/what-is-the-tec/the-cultural-build.md): Implementing Ostrom's Principles into the TEC