> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://codex.desci.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://codex.desci.com/protocol-operation.md).

# Protocol operation

- [Codex Nodes](https://codex.desci.com/protocol-operation/codex-node.md): Run your own node to help support the network
- [dPID resolver](https://codex.desci.com/protocol-operation/dpid-resolvers.md): HTTP resolver for persistent identifiers
- [Gateway providers](https://codex.desci.com/protocol-operation/gateway-providers.md): User-facing applications for interaction with the protocol
- [Data storage](https://codex.desci.com/protocol-operation/data-storage.md): Ensure longevity of protocol data