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

# Introduction

Aave Arc is a "permissioned" version of the Aave Protocol, which brings DeFi to institutions, allowing them to experience the power of DeFi: transparency, decentralized governance, rapid innovation, automated smart contract-based execution, liquidity, and programmability.

Aave Arc is a separate and independent deployment of the Aave Protocol smart contracts, with an addition of a smart contract permission layer which allows whitelisters to manage all participants in the pools (after KYC checks).

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