> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/p2pdotme/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Start Here

> Everything merchants need to operate on P2P Protocol, from registration through order handling and Circles of Trust

This guide covers everything merchants need to operate on P2P Protocol, from registration through order handling and Circles of Trust.

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  <Card title="Merchant Readiness" icon="clipboard-check" href="/merchants/readiness">
    Prerequisites and requirements before operating
  </Card>

  <Card title="Setup Flow" icon="rocket" href="/merchants/setup-flow">
    Step-by-step merchant registration and configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Handling Orders" icon="box" href="/merchants/handling-orders">
    Accepting and completing orders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Operational Controls" icon="sliders" href="/merchants/operational-controls">
    Routine operational tasks and maintenance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Circles of Trust" icon="users" href="/merchants/circles-of-trust">
    Community-backed merchant collectives
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Channels & Country Controls" icon="globe" href="/merchants/payment-channels-country-controls">
    Jurisdiction-aware payment configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Order Assignment" icon="route" href="/merchants/order-assignment">
    How orders are assigned to merchants
  </Card>

  <Card title="Disputes" icon="gavel" href="/merchants/disputes">
    Dispute resolution process and evidence submission
  </Card>

  <Card title="Delegation & Revenue Sharing" icon="coins" href="/merchants/delegation-revenue-sharing">
    Token delegation and revenue distribution
  </Card>

  <Card title="Insurance" icon="shield" href="/merchants/insurance">
    Multi-tier insurance pool coverage
  </Card>

  <Card title="Risk & Reliability Practices" icon="chart-line" href="/merchants/risk-reliability-practices">
    Best practices for merchant operations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/merchants/troubleshooting">
    Common issues and solutions
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/merchants/faq">
    Frequently asked questions
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## Additional Resources

Also see [User Guide](/users/start-here) to understand user-side expectations and [Whitepaper](/whitepaper/abstract) for protocol context.