# Introduction

**Introduction**

The HeadStarter Project, as of May 2024, is operated in different capacities by the following parties:

* **HeadStarter Limited:** The Foundation in charge of the management of treasuries and  platform operations.
* **Buidler Labs**: The software development house responsible for product development and maintenance.
* **The HeadStarter DAO:** A decentralized autonomous organization overseeing platform development, decision-making, and governance through collective decision-making, enabled by the HeadStarter Token (HST).
* **The HeadStarter Committee:** A league of partners, angel investors, family offices & VC institutions, supporting HeadStarter initiatives, backing HeadStarter projects.

#### Getting Involved 

**Learn About HeadStarter**: Discover how [IDOs](https://docs.headstarter.org/products/launchpad/initial-dex-offerings-idos), [INOs](https://docs.headstarter.org/products/launchpad/initial-nft-offerings-inos) and [Private Sales](https://docs.headstarter.org/products/launchpad/private-sale-events) operate on the HeadStarter dApp & logistically.

**Eligibility:**  Participation in HeadStarter Launch Events is enabled by HST [Holder Tiers](https://docs.headstarter.org/products/launchpad/hst-holder-tiers), check out your tier on the [portfolio page of the dApp](https://app.headstarter.org/portfolio).

**Explore Projects**: Head over to the [dApp](https://app.headstarter.org/) and find out which projects are being launched, DYOR & get involved.

**Announcements & Communication:** Be mindful of our [Official Links](https://docs.headstarter.org/official-links), official communications stem from these sources alone. \
The HeadStarter team will never request for funds, to access to private keys or ask for any sensitive information. \
Be mindful, employ common-sense and don't fall victim to scam. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

#### Deploying a project? 

Reach out using [the following link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckvx0yITNlHhs3v1FYy0M6v_4bqh-dcFtN8k3mEX0XajJJCQ/viewform) (soon via [tomas.finance](https://tomas.finance)).\
See how HeadStarter can help your Start-up achieve your goals via our [Accelerator](https://docs.headstarter.org/products/accelerator) or through the [IDO/INO Launchpad](https://docs.headstarter.org/products/launchpad).

#### Are you an institutional investor looking to join the Hedera Ecosystem?

Learn about the benefits of joining the [HeadStarter C](https://docs.headstarter.org/governance/headstarter-council)[ommittee](https://docs.headstarter.org/governance/headstarter-council).\
Send us an inquiry at <council@headstarter.org>

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**About our infrastructure and ecosystem:**\
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**Hedera** is a the most used decentralized public layer 1 network, leveraging **Distribuited Ledger Technology(DLT)** and the **Hashgraph Consensus Algoritm** which utilizes the Gossip about Gossip protocol.

Hedera's Service Verticals:\
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\- **Hedera Consensus Service** - Store smart contract byte code, address books, credentials, and other critical files on the Hedera network.\
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\- **Hedera Token Service** - Mint and manage fungible and non-fungible tokens\
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\- **Hedera File Service** - Record immutable, verifiable, and fairly ordered event data for any application, permissionless / permissioned blockchain framework.\
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\- **Hedera Smart Contract Service** - Build decentralized applications and protocols that scale with Solidity smart contracts on Hedera.

The platform is owned and governed by a council of global innovators including Abrdn, Avery Dennison, Boeing, Chainlink Labs, Deutsche Telekom, DLA Piper, FIS (WorldPay), Google, IBM, LG Electronics, Magalu, Nomura, ServiceNow, Standard Bank, Tata Communications, Ubisoft, University College London (UCL), Wipro, Zain Group and many more.

Some of the unique value propositions of the **Hedera** network are:

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* Fair Ordering&#x20;
* EVM compatible\*&#x20;
* Carbon Negative&#x20;
* Predictable USD adjusted fees&#x20;
* Decentralized Governance

Learn more about Hedera on their [public documentation](https://docs.hedera.com/guides/).
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