> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mentat-minds-doc.gitbook.io/mentat/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mentat-minds-doc.gitbook.io/mentat/mentat/the-mentat-experience.md).

# The Mentat Experience

Mentat is a non-custodial TAO staking platform built for Bittensor. Stake your TAO in one click to the best-performing subnets and validators, using automated strategies based on real network data.

Thanks to a [proxy](/mentat/security/what-makes-mentat-secure.md), Mentat is fully non-custodial—your TAO always stays in your wallet.

There are no lock-ups, and no complicated setup. Rewards go straight to your wallet, and you can add or withdraw TAO at any time. Whether you’re new to Bittensor or an experienced user, Mentat Minds makes TAO staking simple, transparent, and secure.

Inside Mentat, you’ll find two experiences:

[Invest](/mentat/mentat/invest.md) & [One-Click Strategies](/mentat/mentat/one-click-strategies.md)<br>