> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://edgeverse.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://edgeverse.gitbook.io/whitepaper/operations-and-functionality/membership-and-participation.md).

# Membership and Participation

Edgeverse DAO allows individuals to become members and participate in its governance processes. Membership can be obtained by acquiring the native token, EDGV, which grants voting rights and access to decision-making within the DAO.