# CortexDAO 101

CortexDAO is the DAO that develops and governs index products such as the [Convex Index.](/fundamentals/convex-index-101.md)

The DAO aims to: 

1\. Simplify participation in the Curve/Convex ecosystem or institutions, whales, and retail.

2\. Always provide value to its users, and members of the Curve/Convex ecosystem.

3\. Grow the protocol to become self-sustaining.  

### Contributing to the DAO

Users can contribute to the DAO by:

1. Buying and locking the [CXD token](/fundamentals/tokenomics-101.md). This locked CXD will grant the locker token utilities.
2. Contributing to DAO working groups. 

Users can join the DAO and begin contributing by completing the [New Member Tasks](/new-dao-member-tasks.md). 


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