# Welcome to FunDeSci! Welcome to the FunDeSci platform, where we empower the advancement of scientific research through decentralized funding. Our mission is to connect researchers, innovators, and supporters within a transparent and efficient ecosystem, leveraging the power of blockchain technology and NFTs to overcome the challenges of traditional funding. --- # 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://fundesci.gitbook.io/docs/introduction/welcome-to-fundesci.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.