> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pemcoin.gitbook.io/pem-project/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pemcoin.gitbook.io/pem-project/1.-project-background.md).

# 1. Project Background

- [1.1 Overview of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency](https://pemcoin.gitbook.io/pem-project/1.-project-background/1.1-overview-of-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency.md)
- [1.2 Growing Demand for AI Computing Power](https://pemcoin.gitbook.io/pem-project/1.-project-background/1.2-growing-demand-for-ai-computing-power.md)
- [1.3 The Necessity of Constructing a Cloud Computing + Blockchain Network](https://pemcoin.gitbook.io/pem-project/1.-project-background/1.3-the-necessity-of-constructing-a-cloud-computing-+-blockchain-network.md)