> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.essencefinance.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.essencefinance.io/governance.md).

# Governance

- [Essence DAO](https://docs.essencefinance.io/governance/essence-dao.md): The Decentralized Autonomous Organization driving Essence's upgrades
- [Governance Phases](https://docs.essencefinance.io/governance/governance-phases.md)
- [Access Control](https://docs.essencefinance.io/governance/access-control.md)
- [Roles](https://docs.essencefinance.io/governance/roles.md)