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

# Core Concepts

- [What are zAssets?](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/quickstart.md)
- [What To Do With zAssets?](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/quickstart/what-to-do-with-zassets.md)
- [What Is Zipping/Unzipping?](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/what-is-zipping-unzipping.md)
- [What Are On-Chain Vaults?](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/what-are-on-chain-vaults.md)
- [What Is Zipping/Unzipping?](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/publish-your-docs.md)
- [Compliance and Security Measures](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/publish-your-docs/integrations.md)
- [What Are On-Chain Vaults?](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/what-are-on-chain-vaults-1.md): Zipper uses secure on-chain vaults to store original assets backing zAssets. These vaults are designed with advanced security measures to ensure user funds are protected and fully collateralized.
- [Multi-Signature Wallets and TEE Protocol](https://docs.zipper.trade/core-concepts/what-are-on-chain-vaults-1/multi-signature-wallets-and-tee-protocol.md)