# Overview

Traditional ride-hailing applications are often plagued by high fees, a lack of transparency, and data privacy concerns. To address these issues, nRide has developed a peer-to-peer (P2P) ride-hailing protocol that connects riders and drivers directly, without intermediaries. 

This protocol includes a messaging system, an escrow mechanism, and a driver registry, all of which are built on top of the NKN network and the JUNO blockchain. 

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The nRide protocol is governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), and is powered by the NRIDE token, which provides access to the platform and allows holders to participate in the growth and direction of the project.&#x20;

This documentation provides an in-depth technical explanation of the nRide protocol and its key components, as well as a detailed overview of the nRide governance model and the opportunities it creates for various stakeholders.

## Quick Links

{% content-ref url="introduction" %}
[introduction](https://docs.nride.com/introduction)
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{% content-ref url="messaging-protocol" %}
[messaging-protocol](https://docs.nride.com/messaging-protocol)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="escrow" %}
[escrow](https://docs.nride.com/escrow)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="driver-registry" %}
[driver-registry](https://docs.nride.com/driver-registry)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="token" %}
[token](https://docs.nride.com/token)
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{% content-ref url="governance" %}
[governance](https://docs.nride.com/governance)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="roadmap" %}
[roadmap](https://docs.nride.com/roadmap)
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