> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://zero-fdn.gitbook.io/zero-fdn-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://zero-fdn.gitbook.io/zero-fdn-docs/documentation/readme.md). # Introduction ### What is $ZERO?
$ZERO is a community-driven foundation that transforms Solana’s MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) into a reward engine for token holders. Instead of letting MEV profits flow only to validators and private bots, $ZERO democratizes this hidden stream of value. By capturing MEV profits through advanced sandwiching strategies in the Jito and Jupiter ecosystems, $ZERO recycles these earnings back into its flywheel economy — rewarding holders, strengthening the treasury, and fueling long-term sustainability. ### Why $ZERO Exists The Solana ecosystem is fast, efficient, and increasingly the home of decentralized trading. However, as trading volume grows, so do opportunities for MEV extraction. Today, most MEV profits are captured privately, leaving regular participants with nothing. $ZERO changes this dynamic by: * **Making MEV public good**: Profits are routed back to the community rather than private actors. * **Creating a yield source**: Every profitable trade strengthens the flywheel that rewards $ZERO holders. * **Establishing a foundation**: Long-term, $ZERO is designed as a self-sustaining protocol treasury that funds both rewards and future growth. ### Why Solana, Why Now * **Throughput**: Solana’s high-speed architecture supports the rapid transaction execution required for sandwiching and MEV strategies. * **Jito Infrastructure**: With Jito’s validator network and specialized relays, Solana provides a unique entry point for transparent and fair MEV extraction. * **Ecosystem Maturity**: As DEX liquidity deepens on platforms like Jupiter, profitable MEV opportunities scale with user activity. * **Community Demand**: Retail users want access to yield streams previously reserved for insiders. $ZERO is the bridge. ### Core Vision The long-term vision of $ZERO is simple: * **Capture MEV → Distribute Rewards → Strengthen Treasury → Scale Flywheel** Each cycle compounds on the last, ensuring that as Solana grows, so too does the strength and sustainability of the $ZERO economy. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://zero-fdn.gitbook.io/zero-fdn-docs/documentation/readme.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.