# Benefits \*A side benefit to the emergence of a strong Edge Network of devices is that more user data can be controlled by individual users, rather than massive centralized data silos. This is a growing demand from users, and a reaction against the user data gathering and monetization of the largest tech companies. \*When each device can act as an independent node in the Edge Network, whether it’s a phone, TV, or other device, it can provide only the information it chooses to when participating. \*Script is just a protocol for interaction between devices — there’s no User Agreement to sign allowing all of your personal identifying information to be shared with the highest bidder. \*The Edge Network means more of your data stays on your device, making it safer for user data, harder to attack and less vulnerable to single points of failure. --- # 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://documentation.script.tv/nodes/edge-documentation/benefits.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.