# Technology The VCloud token and VCloud Social application are predicated upon the rapidly emerging blockchain technology, which is quickly becoming the centrifugal force for global tech market growth. But how does Blockchain work? ## How Blockchain works Blockchain technology is essentially a distributed database of contracts or a ledger of transactions that have been implemented among all contributing entities. Every transaction in the ledger is verified by consensus of a majority of the participants that the system is comprised of, and once entered, this data is immune to tampering, alterations, and even deletion. Therefore, it contains an irrefutable and verifiable record of every transaction ever processed. The technology has the potential to revolutionize the digital and financial world by enabling ​a distributed agreement​, all without compromising the privacy of the digital assets and people participating. --- # 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://vcloud-social.gitbook.io/vcloud-social-whitepaper/technology.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.