# Basics - [What is Blockchain?](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-is-blockchain.md) - [What are Smart Contracts?](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-are-smart-contracts.md) - [What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-is-decentralized-finance-defi.md) - [What is a decentralized wallet？](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-is-a-decentralized-wallet.md) - [What is a private key, mnemonic phrase, and password?](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-is-a-private-key-mnemonic-phrase-and-password.md) - [What is mining fee？](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-is-mining-fee.md) - [What is a Blockchain/cross-chain bridge?](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/what-is-a-blockchain-cross-chain-bridge.md) - [Binance Exchange](https://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics/binance-exchange.md) --- # 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://mexc-web3.gitbook.io/mexcweb3-docs/basics.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.