> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://peakfinance-dao.gitbook.io/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://peakfinance-dao.gitbook.io/documentation/peak-finance-docs-v2/the-basic-economic-model.md).

# The Basic Economic Model

For more information on seigniorage and the underlying economic rationale for the protocol, please visit [Whitepaper V1](https://peakfinance.io/whitepaper/) for an extensive explanation of algo-pegged tokens and the Metis Andromeda L2.

The following sections will provide a brief high-level overview.