# Qubetics dVPN **What is DVPN?**\ \ A decentralized Virtual Private Network (dVPN) is a privacy and security solution that works like a traditional VPN but without relying on a VPN network. Instead, it uses a peer-to-peer network of independent nodes operated by individuals or organizations worldwide. User traffic is encrypted and routed through these distributed nodes, making it more resistant to censorship and surveillance. Payments for using dVPNs are typically handled through blockchain and cryptocurrencies. This decentralized approach removes the need to trust a single provider, reduces the risk of data logging or misuse, and offers a more transparent and censorship-resistant alternative to traditional VPNs. --- # 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://qubetics.gitbook.io/qubetics-docs/getting-started/qubetics-dvpn.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.