# What Is the Connext Collective? {% hint style="warning" %} This document is currently subject to public review before being finalized. If you notice a revision that needs to be made or have feedback, please [request a revision](https://github.com/connext/gitbook-docs/issues/new) or start a conversation with us on Discord at . {% endhint %} The Connext Collective is an ecosystem composed of autonomous entities and individuals aligned with the common goal of realizing the Connext vision. This documentation outlines the various components of the Connext Collective and the collaborative efforts driving the advancement of the Connext protocol. *** ## Components of the Connext Collective ### The Connext DAO The Connext DAO, comprised of NEXT token holders, governs critical aspects of Connext's smart contracts and is responsible for allocating resources from the DAO treasury to fund protocol development and growth. ### The Connext Foundation The Connext Foundation is a Cayman Islands foundation company that was established for the purpose of supporting the Connext ecosystem. The Connext Foundation is an independent entity with fiduciary responsibilities to support the Connext ecosystem through activities such as strategic stewardship and partnership initiatives. ### Core Contributors Core Contributors are organizations funded by the DAO to undertake research and development efforts, aimed at improving the Connext protocol. Core Contributors engage in an open Connext Improvement Proposal (CIP) process to solicit input from the community and propose upgrades. ### The Broader Connext Community The Connext ecosystem encompasses a diverse community comprising users and infrastructure operators, such as routers. This engaged community actively participates in the protocol's utilization, provides feedback, and aids in maintaining the protocol's robustness. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://dao-docs.connext.network/collective/what-is-the-connext-collective.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.