# Whitepapers ### Overview / why it matters A whitepaper explains the problem, solution, token design, roadmap, and risks. Learn to read it quickly and critically. ### Core concepts * Problem/solution: What is being fixed and how. * Token utility: What the token does in the product. * Distribution: Who gets how many tokens and when. * Roadmap: What will be built and in what order. * Risks: What could go wrong. * MiCA disclaimer: Required EU disclosures for public offers. ### Key takeaways * Look for clear utility, realistic timelines, and full tokenomics. * Red flags: vague claims, missing vesting, no audit plan, missing team identities. * Read regulatory disclaimers to understand rights and limits. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://mosaic-9.gitbook.io/mosaic-launchpad/101-starter-pack/whitepapers.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.