> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.joystream.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.joystream.org/readme.md).

# Start Here

## Introduction

This is the Joystream Handbook, it is intended as a reference document which describes the way the system functions from a technical, economic and social perspective, and also links to various community resources. For detailed information or tutorials on how specific software and applications work, please consult the relevant [source repository](http://github.com/joystream/) for the project: 

## Lightpaper

This handbook is quite technical and contains a substantial level of detail, hence for anyone attempting to gain a more integrated high level overview of the full project and system, then the [lightpaper](http://www.joystream.org/lightpaper.pdf) is more appropriate.

<figure><img src="/files/eSd6ceaIStovH7BxTwNG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Joystream Lightpaper</p></figcaption></figure>

## Opportunities

There are a variety of ways to earn $JOY, summarized in the table below:

| Activity              | Reference                                                              |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Council Member        | [Council](/system/council.md#council-member)                           |
| Content Curator       | [Content Directory](/system/content-directory.md#content-curator)      |
| Content Curator Lead  | [Content Directory](/system/content-directory.md#content-curator-lead) |
| Builder               | [Builders](/system/builders.md#builder)                                |
| Builders Lead         | [Builders](/system/builders.md#builder-lead)                           |
| Human Resources       | [Human Resources](/system/human-resources.md#hr-representative)        |
| Human Resources Lead  | [Human Resources](/system/human-resources.md#hr-lead)                  |
| Marketer              | [Marketers](/system/marketers.md#marketer)                             |
| Marketer Lead         | [Marketers](/system/marketers.md#marketer-lead)                        |
| Storage Provider      | [Storage & Bandwidth](/system/storage.md#storage-provider)             |
| Storage Provider Lead | [Storage & Bandwidth](/system/storage.md#storage-provider-leader)      |
| Distributor           | [Storage & Bandwidth](/system/storage.md#distributor)                  |
| Distributor Lead      | [Storage & Bandwidth](/system/storage.md#distributor-lead)             |
| Validator             | [Validation](/system/validation.md#validator)                          |
| Bounty                | [Bounties](/system/bounties.md)                                        |

## Community Notion

The community maintains a distinct Notion workspace for ongoing operational and coordination activities, it is a great complement to this more static handbook.

{% embed url="<https://joystream.notion.site/Joystream-Workspace-1175fcb1cc644fdb874558181fd2dbee>" %}

## Feeling Lost?

Are you still totally lost, not sure where to go or whom to speak to about getting started? Go [speak to our integrators](https://discord.com/channels/811216481340751934/813361923172335648), these are the friendliest folks you can imagine, standing by 24/7 - rewarded by the DAO, to help you find your place and become valuable and effective contributor to the system.