> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gpubase.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gpubase.network/how-it-works/smart-contract-mechanisms.md). # Smart Contract Mechanisms The core of GPUBase Network's operation is powered by smart contracts. These contracts facilitate trustless, automated interactions and ensure that all transactions are secure and transparent: * **Task Matching and Allocation**: Once a user submits a task request, the platform’s matching algorithm identifies the most suitable provider based on criteria such as availability, performance, and location. * **Transaction Automation**: Smart contracts initiate agreements between users and providers, ensuring that payment terms and task requirements are met without manual intervention. * **Payment and Security**: The use of blockchain-backed smart contracts ensures that payments are only processed once tasks are completed as agreed, adding a layer of trust and security to the ecosystem. --- # 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.gpubase.network/how-it-works/smart-contract-mechanisms.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.