# 2. Introduction

DxChain was established in 2018 and is a decentralized public chain dedicated to providing solutions for web3 applications. 

The Mainnet was launched in March 2020, and implemented the DPoS (Delegated Proof of Stake) consensus algorithm that enables users to carry out on-chain activities in a safe, high-speed, and scalable environment. 

In the DxChain 3.0 network, we will realize the <mark style="background-color:yellow;">**security and convenient asset circulation**</mark>, the <mark style="background-color:yellow;">**opening and popularization of smart contract applications**</mark>, while the <mark style="background-color:yellow;">**Dapp ecosystem**</mark> will be fully integrated into it to promote the interactive development of DxChain value and ecosystem.


---

# 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://dxchain.gitbook.io/dxchain-wiki/the-basics/dxchain-v3-litepaper/2.-introduction.md?ask=<question>
```

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.