# Introduction BlockEstate is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that aspires to transform the real estate investment sector by launching a decentralized, community-owned real estate protocol that concentrates on tourism-centric properties. Our goal is to democratize access to global real estate investments, reduce entry barriers, and present a professionally managed and transparent platform suitable for investors with a range of financial means. --- # 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://blockestate.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/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.