> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://splice.genomeprotocol.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # THE SHIELD > The Shield safeguards Splice’s integrity by filtering bots and invalid actions, ensuring every metric reflects genuine human behaviour. The Shield - Real-time Activity Monitoring System The Shield protects the integrity of Splice. It filters out inorganic activity, blocks bots and repeat claim patterns, and ensures that only genuine user behaviour enters the system. Every action is validated before it’s scored. The Shield keeps Splice data clean, trustworthy, and resistant to exploitation — preserving the accuracy of behavioural truth.