> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/3.-the-three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai.md).

# 3. The Three-Layered Structure of Ark DEFAI

- [Three-Layered Structure of ARK DeFAI](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/3.-the-three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai/three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai.md)
- [Layer 1 | Economic Law Layer: The Flesh and Skeleton of the Protocol](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/3.-the-three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai/layer-1-or-economic-law-layer-the-flesh-and-skeleton-of-the-protocol.md)
- [Layer 2 | Consensus Governance Layer: The Mind and Nerves of the Protocol](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/3.-the-three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai/layer-2-or-consensus-governance-layer-the-mind-and-nerves-of-the-protocol.md)
- [Layer 3 | Modeling Application Layer: The Protocol's Senses and External Actions](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/3.-the-three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai/layer-3-or-modeling-application-layer-the-protocols-senses-and-external-actions.md)
- [Between the Three Layers: Not Stacking, But Breathing](https://ark-defai.gitbook.io/ark/3.-the-three-layered-structure-of-ark-defai/between-the-three-layers-not-stacking-but-breathing.md)