> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thestandard.io/tst/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thestandard.io/tst/core-concepts.md).

# Core Concepts

- [Borrowing Process](https://docs.thestandard.io/tst/core-concepts/borrowing-process.md)
- [Staking TST and USDs](https://docs.thestandard.io/tst/core-concepts/staking-tst-and-usds.md)
- [Liquidity and Peg Stability](https://docs.thestandard.io/tst/core-concepts/liquidity-and-peg-stability.md)
- [DeFi and Liquidity Pools Explained](https://docs.thestandard.io/tst/core-concepts/defi-and-liquidity-pools-explained.md): An educational section that introduces users to DeFi, liquidity pools, and their importance.