> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.treehouse.finance/protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.treehouse.finance/protocol/the-decentralized-fixed-income-layer.md).

# The Decentralized Fixed Income Layer

Treehouse is a decentralized application that introduces Treehouse Assets (*tAssets)* and Decentralized Offered Rates (*DOR*), new primitives that enable fixed income products in digital assets. 

Users who deposit ETH or liquid staking tokens (LST) into the protocol receive *tETH* and contribute to the convergence of fragmented on-chain ETH rates. 

*tETH* also enhances the cryptoeconomic security of DOR, a consensus mechanism for benchmark rate setting.\
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View the TREE Whitepaper:

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## Get Started

We've put together some learning resources for you to understand the Treehouse Protocol better and to join us in the fixed income revolution!

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[Learning Resources](/protocol/overview/learning-resources.md)
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For a more in depth understanding of our Protocol continue reading through our Docs!