> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.openmesh.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.openmesh.network/open-source-initiatives/openr-and-d.md).

# OpenR\&D

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OpenR\&D Homepage:[ ](https://deeplink-frontend-dao.vercel.app/tasks)<https://openrd.openmesh.network/>
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### Vision <a href="#vision" id="vision"></a>

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Learn about the history of how OpenR\&D started and find out what OpenR\&D aims to achieve [here](/open-source-initiatives/openr-and-d/vision.md)

### Getting Started <a href="#getting-started" id="getting-started"></a>

Let's jump right in and discover how you can start contributing to the platform! Either as a [task creator](/open-source-initiatives/openr-and-d/getting-started/creating-tasks.md) or [task performer](/open-source-initiatives/openr-and-d/getting-started/perform-tasks.md).

### Technical <a href="#technical" id="technical"></a>

Explore the architecture of OpenR\&D, including our smart contract modules and backend services. Find out more in the [technical](https://open-mesh.gitbook.io/l3a-dao-documentation/technical/smart-contracts) segment of this documentation