> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.deelance.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts.md).

# Core Concepts

- [Genesis File](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts/genesis-file.md)
- [Consensus](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts/consensus.md)
- [Proof of Stake (Pos)](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts/proof-of-stake-pos.md)
- [Understanding pBFT](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts/understanding-pbft.md)
- [Research ](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts/research.md)
- [Scalability ](https://docs.deelance.com/getting-started/core-concepts/scalability.md)