# Smart Contracts Smart contracts form the backbone of automation in the Cerebrum Cloud ecosystem. The self-executing agreement, written into lines of code and stored on a blockchain, features the following: * **Resource Allocation:** Automatic deployment of computer resources in line with pre-agreed and defined rules. * **Payment and Reward Distribution:** This would enable node operators and other network participants to have their payment settled securely and transparently. * **Agent Governance:** It defines the rules that govern agent behavior and interactions within multi-agent systems. * **Data Access Control:** Control access to different datasets or models based on pre-set permissions and usage agreements. --- # 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://docs.cerebrum.dev/cerebrum/technology-stack/smart-contracts.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.