> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.m3ter.ing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.m3ter.ing/protocol-mechanics.md).

# Protocol Mechanics

- [The Provider side](https://docs.m3ter.ing/protocol-mechanics/the-provider-side.md)
- [The Offtaker side](https://docs.m3ter.ing/protocol-mechanics/the-offtaker-side.md)
- [Token Rewards & Network Effects](https://docs.m3ter.ing/protocol-mechanics/token-rewards-and-network-effects.md)
- [In Summary](https://docs.m3ter.ing/protocol-mechanics/in-summary.md): Describing the components and design of the protocol