> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mayz.gitbook.io/mayz-whitepaper-v2/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mayz.gitbook.io/mayz-whitepaper-v2/introduction/how-does-mayz-work/types-of-members.md).

# Types of Members

* *MAYZ Fund Manager:* this role creates and manages MAYZ funds. It requires staking MAYZ into the creator fund smart contract (CFSM).

* *Investor:* this is the customer's protocol. This role does not require holding MAYZ tokens. Only holds LP tokens from the protocol's funds.

* *MAYZ Escrow:* this role provides services to investors. It helps them mint LP tokens from the funds.

* *MAYZ Governance Members:* this role participates in MAYZ governance. It can make and vote on proposals. It requires holding & staking MAYZ into the MAYZ governance smart contract (MGSC).