> 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.

Your TAO is never locked and there is no complicated setup. You can add or withdraw TAO at any time, and claim your root rewards from your Portfolio page whenever you like. Whether you're new to Bittensor or an experienced user, Mentat 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>