> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gypsytoken.org/gypsy-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gypsytoken.org/gypsy-protocol/welcome-to-gypsy.md).

# Welcome to Gypsy

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Gypsy is a REIT protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. Gypsy enables investors to purchase digital securities backed by a global real estate portfolio and allows renters to rent and build equity in these homes.

## Gypsy is comprised of two main components:

1. [Gypsy.City](https://gypsy.city/) - A rental platform for renters in the Gypsy homes
2. [GypsyToken.org](https://gypsytoken.org/) - An investment platform for investors in Gypsy homes

These two components work in unison to create an ecosystem between renters and investors in which:

[**Renters**](/gypsy-protocol/renters/renting-gypsy-homes.md) are able to book medium to long-term stays in a global selection of homes while also earning yield-bearing equity in real estate.&#x20;

[**Investors**](/gypsy-protocol/investors/investing-in-gypsy-homes.md) are able to diversify into yield-bearing home equity and integrate into the Defi ecosystem.

## Getting started

To learn how to get started with the protocol:

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[Getting Started](/gypsy-protocol/getting-started.md)
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## Whitepaper

Read the V1 whitepaper [by clicking here](https://gypsytoken.org/static/media/Gypsy_Whitepaper.bd977cf1.pdf)