> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.usdd.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.usdd.io/governance/overview.md).

# Overview

The governance framework of the USDD ecosystem is designed to be community-driven and decentralized, ensuring inclusivity, transparency, and adaptability. Governance empowers stakeholders to make critical decisions regarding the protocol's future, stability, and growth.