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

# Background

- [Maximus DAO](https://docs.hexpool.party/background/maximus-dao.md)
- [What is HEX?](https://docs.hexpool.party/background/what-is-hex.md)
- [What are HEX stake pools?](https://docs.hexpool.party/background/what-are-hex-stake-pools.md)
- [How do stake pools work?](https://docs.hexpool.party/background/how-do-stake-pools-work.md)