> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.propellerheads.xyz/tycho/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.propellerheads.xyz/tycho/about/transparency.md). # Transparency ### Tycho is free and open source Tycho is, and always will be, free software, open source, and MIT licensed. **Free hosted indexer**: Today, we host a free indexer for each chain, and we aim to maintain this indefinitely. If this ever changes, you will know at least 3 months ahead of time and have enough time to host your own indexer. ### Indexer Redundancy We are working with independent third parties to host additional indexers, both free and paid – to add redundancy to our indexer. ### Tycho's Financial Model Tycho finances development and maintenance through: * **Grants:** Tycho receives grants from chains, DEXs, and others that benefit from the flow that Tycho brings. * **Tools built on Tycho**: Useful tooling built on Tycho with a fee model (Coming soon). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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://docs.propellerheads.xyz/tycho/about/transparency.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.