> ## Documentation Index
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# What is PeridotVault?

> A chain-agnostic distribution infrastructure combining on-chain license ownership and governance-based moderation for indie developers.

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PeridotVault is a chain-agnostic game distribution infrastructure designed to support independent and emerging developers.

Rather than functioning as a traditional launcher, Peridot acts as a decentralized distribution and licensing layer that enables developers to publish games, verify ownership through smart contracts, and operate within a governance-moderated ecosystem.

It is built to reduce platform dependency while maintaining sustainable growth pathways for smaller studios.

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## Core Architecture

### Chain-Agnostic Distribution Layer

Peridot operates across multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Base, and Solana.

This allows:

* Flexible deployment
* Cross-ecosystem participation
* Reduced lock-in to a single chain

Distribution is infrastructure-first, not token-first.

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### On-Chain License Ownership

Every purchased game can be associated with a smart contract–based license.

This enables:

* Cryptographically verifiable ownership
* Transparent entitlement logic
* Reduced ambiguity between platform access and asset ownership

Ownership is no longer purely database-controlled.

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### Governance-Based Moderation

Peridot incorporates governance mechanisms to maintain platform standards.

This supports:

* Community-driven moderation
* Transparent content policies
* Removal of prohibited content (e.g., gambling, explicit material)

Governance exists to protect ecosystem integrity — not to speculate.

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### Built for Indie Developers

Peridot prioritizes:

* Developers without strong publishing leverage
* Small studios struggling with discovery
* Teams seeking simplified Web3 integration
* Builders who want ownership transparency without token volatility

The infrastructure is designed to help smaller creators gain structural support — not compete through marketing dominance alone.