# ① Preface & Creed

This chapter focuses on the starting point of Odyssey’s values: freedom, sovereignty, privacy and co-construction.

## Contents of this chapter

* `creed of liberty`: Explain the principles of asset autonomy and privacy and human rights
* `ODYSSEY Preface`: Explain the project vision and phased direction
* `Odyssey Revelation`: Propose a narrative framework for future financial civilization

It is recommended to read this chapter completely before proceeding to subsequent protocol mechanism chapters.