# Role of Blockchain LayerDrone uses blockchain technology in several ways to achieve growth and resilience that would not be possible otherwise. A blockchain is an open ledger to track the key interactions that enable imagery and value to flow in the network. Blockchain technology has proven to be a durable rail for transmitting value, regardless of location or time of day. This enables smooth compensation of pilots and an open system for image purchase. Blockchains can also enable verification of information that is submitted from multiple parties. In this case, pilots are minted a sets of receipts onchain that prove when they uploaded data (and metadata about their upload), to support later validation. This better protects the LayerDrone Network from false claims of data capture while also protecting pilots from any false claims that they did not submit data. --- # 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://layerdrone.gitbook.io/layerdrone/the-layerdrone-protocol/role-of-blockchain.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.