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# What is Metera?

**Metera** is your key to auto-rebalanced tokenized indexes on the Cardano blockchain. Designed for investors and fund managers, our indexes are purpose-built to quickly deploy capital across various curated baskets of auto-rebalanced high-potential tokens.

### Metera Components

**1. Metera Protocol:**\
The Metera Protocol provides the tools for users to create, manage, and invest in customized tokenized indexes. These MTKs operate **similarly** to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but in complete decentralized way and are designed initially for Cardano-native assets, **consolidating multiple tokens into a single, easy-to-manage investment option.**

**2. Metera DAO:**\
The Metera DAO, governed by $METERA holders, plays an essential role in approving both internal and external MTK proposals. This governance model allows DAO members to shape the protocol’s direction and benefit from the protocol and its own indexes performance.

### Our Key Pillars:  

* **Simplicity:** Streamlined asset management through tokenized indexes simplifies the investment process for both Investors and Fund Managers.
* **Efficiency:** On-chain tracking of market trends enhance index efficiency, maximizing returns while minimizing risk.
* **Security:** Non-custodial vaults and smart contract-based custody ensure the security and integrity of user funds, providing peace of mind to investors. Check out our [Audits.](/documentation/content/metera-platform-v.1-overview/audit-and-security.md) 
* **Community-driven:** The Metera DAO lets $METERA holders help approve indexes and guide the protocol’s direction, ensuring quality and aligning with user interests.

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**Metera’s team doesn’t have any access to the funds held by MTKs. Funds are safe in non-custodial vaults.** 
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*\*\*\* Please keep in mind this document is a work in progress, things may change as the project evolves \*\*\**


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