> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fact0rn.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fact0rn.io/introduction/fact0rn-the-future-of-proof-of-work-and-you.md). # FACT0RN, the future of Proof of Work, and you! Until now, the work in PoW has not gone to benefit any other enterprise but itself. FACT0RN is the first PoW blockchain that seeks to drastically change this situation by replacing hashing by work that is of interest to the private sector, as well as to the academic communities and those whose success will propel significant funding for universities and mathematical research in general. We strongly believe Satoshi’s vision of immutable and transparent ledger secured by PoW. We also believe that the high energy use in PoW can be used in something that should benefit the whole society. The FACT0RN blockchain achieves both. FACT0RN is an initiative led by Escanor Liones, and a core team of volunteers who oversee its development. It has not received any investment and will not accept any investments, other than voluntary donations. We also welcome any proposals and ideas to improve the blockchain. If you would like to support the project, we also have a Tip Jar wallet whose funds are used for the following purposes: * Fund the technical development of the FACT0RN blockchain * Fund mathematical research * Fund development of related projects: e.g. factoring software and factoring hardware **Tip Jar Address**: fact1qln3xayyyuhwww5jl6c4xtf8e3aqzym6wl45rrv --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fact0rn.io/introduction/fact0rn-the-future-of-proof-of-work-and-you.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.