# Introduction Cortensor is a pioneering decentralized AI inference and development platform designed to democratize AI by utilizing decentralized networks and open-source models. This platform aims to overcome the limitations of centralized AI services, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for AI inference and development. In this section, you will find an overview of Cortensor's key features, including decentralized AI inference, blockchain integration, and the use of open-source models. Additionally, you will be introduced to the core concepts and technical details that form the foundation of Cortensor, as well as the community and ecosystem that support its development and growth. Explore further to understand how Cortensor is transforming the AI landscape by enabling efficient, transparent, and accessible AI technology. *** **Disclaimer:** This page and the associated documents are currently a work in progress. The information provided may not be up to date and is subject to change at any time. --- # 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://docs.cortensor.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.