# Introduction In a world where connectivity drives everything, having transparent and reliable internet speed information shouldn’t be a privilege but a right. Yet, today, finding trustworthy data about internet speeds across various locations remains a challenge. Most of traditional speed testing platforms often keep information within private networks, restricting access and leaving users with limited insights to make informed decisions about ISPs. **DeSpeed** is here to change that by bringing real-time internet connectivity data into the hands of everyone. #### Our Mission: Decentralization for All At DeSpeed, our mission is simple yet transformative: to decentralize internet speed data, making it open, transparent, and accessible to all. DeSpeed is the world’s first decentralized network for internet speed verification, powered by real-time blockchain validation. Users can test their internet speed effortlessly through the DeSpeed Validator Chrome extension, which automatically performs internet speed tests on their behalf. These tests measure essential performance metrics like download speed, upload speed, and latency. Once the test is completed, the results are securely recorded on the blockchain, contributing to a global map of internet speeds. This user-driven model doesn’t just offer data; it creates a sense of ownership and rewards individuals for contributing their speed data, empowering communities to play a direct role in the future of connectivity. {% hint style="success" %} **Join DeSpeed Validation Network** Ready to experience DeSpeed? Start your journey by joining our Discord community or [following us on Twitter](https://x.com/despeednet) to get an exclusive referral link. [Create your account ](http://app.despeed.net/)and dive into the future of internet speed tracking! {% endhint %} #### Shared Benefits for Users and Enterprises DeSpeed’s vision extends beyond individual users. For businesses and ISPs, the platform provides invaluable insights into connectivity trends, helping them enhance their services, identify untapped serviceable areas, and optimize operations based on real-time data. Verified ISPs can reward users for providing crucial speed data, creating a win-win ecosystem. The blockchain-backed data ensures transparency and accuracy, providing a level of trust that’s unmatched in traditional systems. #### Join the Revolution As the world’s first decentralised internet speed verification network, DeSpeed is paving the way toward a future where connectivity information is open, trusted, and community-driven. Join us in creating an equitable internet landscape—one where internet speed data is as accessible and reliable as the internet itself. \ \ \&#xNAN;*Together, we can empower users and enterprises, fostering a shared economy that benefits everyone involved.* --- # 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://despeed.gitbook.io/despeed-docs/despeed-network/introduction.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.