# Verida Network Verida has built a confidential data storage network allowing developers to build feature rich web3 applications where users own their data. The Verida Network comprises the underlying protocol, technology and documentation developed by Verida. Developers can leverage the Verida SDKs to use and contribute to the code to improve the network. Service providers can deliver infrastructure to the network by running nodes that users can select to use. The Verida Network aims to: * Decentralize the sharing and discoverability of data * Empower end users with control of personal data * Deliver a more equitable distribution of value to participants on the network * Create and share verified data in a trusted, private, secure, and decentralized manner. Builders can create applications which can create, manage or use the private data stored on the network. Check out our [developers documentation](https://developers.verida.network/) to get started. ​[Read our Whitepaper](https://www.verida.network/whitepaper) to learn how the Verida Network reflects our mission for achieving self-sovereignty of personal data and how the infrastructure works. ​[Learn more about the deployed network infrastructure.](https://developers.verida.network/docs/infrastructure/networks)​​ {% hint style="info" %} Need help finding what you’re looking for? Reach out to us at [Verida Discord](https://discord.gg/verida)! :Verida: {% endhint %} --- # 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://community.verida.network/verida-overview/verida-network.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.