# Introduction ![](https://1870706866-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MU6ZbTQOlfV8oj9cw0O%2F-MYXAOxk_nOeAkDtRzJd%2F-MYXB5FNvN-EAoLGV-_v%2Fphoto5165897191326329028.jpg?alt=media\&token=40116cf7-524e-45b5-99e1-49ff1a8cc28b) Welcome to Babylon! Babylon is a community-led asset management protocol that enables users to invest in DeFi together. It's built on the Ethereum network and it's non-custodial, transparent, permission-less, and governed by the community. Babylon has a two-layer governance system. The protocol is managed by the holders of the governance token, $BABL, which is used to vote on changes to the protocol and decide on the best use of the protocol treasury. Babylonians can create investment communities (called "Gardens") and invite people to deposit capital. Members participate in the garden by joining the telegram chat, suggesting investment Strategies and voting on Strategies. Members receive rewards based on their contributions to the protocol. You can read our introductory announcement [here](https://medium.com/babylon-finance/introducing-babylon-finance-8199fa89f918). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.babylon.finance/getting-started/master.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.