# What are decentralized websites? Decentralized websites use blockchain and peer-to-peer networks to distribute content across multiple nodes, rather than a central server. This makes them more secure, censorship-resistant, and user-focused. They use protocols like the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to store and serve content, and blockchain-based naming systems like the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) for user-friendly domain names. Their distribution across multiple nodes makes it hard for any authority to manipulate or take down these websites. This design also prioritizes user privacy and data ownership. In short, decentralized websites aim to make the internet more open, transparent, and user-centric. --- # 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://help.webhash.com/webhash-docs/faqs-on-decentralized-websites/what-are-decentralized-websites.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.