This page gives you the short path through AeThex.
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Welcome to AeThex.
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AeThex is easiest to understand as a connected network:
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This guide explains the core concepts of the AeThex ecosystem and helps users begin with their first account, organization, and project.
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1. **Passport** identifies the user.
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2. **Experiences** use Passport to recognize progress, inventory, and access.
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3. **Creators and developers** build experiences, tools, and integrations.
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4. **Support and Bot systems** help communities and users stay connected.
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5. **Foundation and governance** provide public stewardship for the ecosystem.
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## What is AeThex?
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AeThex is a platform for identity, collaboration, governance, development, and digital experiences.
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The platform is built around five core concepts:
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1. Passport
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2. Organizations
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3. Projects
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4. Teams
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5. Services
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## Step 1 — Understand the Gateway
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## Create a Passport
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Passport is the identity system that powers the entire AeThex ecosystem.
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Start at **aethex.net**. It is the public command center for the network. Use it to understand what AeThex is and which surface you need.
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Through Passport users can:
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Common next steps:
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- Authenticate
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- Join organizations
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- Manage projects
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- Collaborate with teams
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- Access AeThex services
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- Create or open a Passport.
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- Browse experiences.
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- Read developer docs.
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- Open a support ticket.
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- Join community/governance channels.
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See [[Passport]] for details.
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## Step 2 — Create or Open Passport
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## Organizations
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Passport is the identity and access layer. It can connect account identity, linked services, inventory, achievements, roles, permissions, and support context.
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Organizations are the primary ownership model within AeThex.
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Read [[Passport]] next.
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Organizations can own:
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- Projects
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- Teams
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- Assets
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- Resources
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- Services
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See [[Organizations]].
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## Step 3 — Choose Your Track
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## Projects
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Projects represent work being performed inside an organization.
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| Track | Next Page |
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| Player | [[Game-Integration]] and [[Passport]] |
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| Creator | [[GameForge]] |
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| Developer | [[Developer-Overview]] |
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| Discord community operator | [[Discord-Integration]] and [[AeThex-Bot]] |
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| Governance participant | [[Foundation]] and [[Governance]] |
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| Support request | [[Support]] |
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Examples include:
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- Applications
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- Games
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- Websites
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- APIs
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- Research
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See [[Projects]].
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## Minimum Concepts
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## Teams
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Teams allow groups of users to collaborate on projects.
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- **Passport**: your identity layer.
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- **Realm**: an area of the ecosystem, such as Foundation, Labs, GameForge, or Support.
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- **Integration**: a game, app, bot, or service connected to AeThex.
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- **Locker**: inventory and asset context.
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- **Governance**: public decisions, proposals, and stewardship.
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See [[Teams]].
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## If You Are Stuck
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## Next Steps
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Use [[Support]] for ticket routing, Discord help, status pages, and troubleshooting.
