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

# How Shell Works

- [Architecture Overview](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/architecture-overview.md): An overview of Shell's major components
- [The Ocean: Accounting Hub](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/the-ocean-accounting-hub.md): An explanation of the Ocean architecture
- [Proteus: AMM Engine](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/proteus-amm-engine.md): An explanation of the Proteus design
- [Intents (MEV Harnessing System)](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/intents-mev-harnessing-system.md): Shell opens new possibilities for fighting MEV
- [Why Arbitrum](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/why-arbitrum.md): A discussion of Shell's first L2 home
- [Shell v1 (Retired)](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/shell-v1-retired.md): A discussion of the earliest iteration of Shell Protocol
- [ShellDrop DAO (Retired)](https://wiki.shellprotocol.io/how-shell-works/shelldrop-dao-retired.md): Administering external airdrops to the Shell community