# Problem Statement #### High Gas Fees Ethereum's popularity has led to congestion and high gas fees, making transactions and smart contract interactions costly. This issue hinders the broader adoption of blockchain technology and impacts users, especially those with limited resources. #### Privacy Concerns Ethereum's public ledger exposes transaction details, which can compromise user privacy. This lack of privacy is a significant concern for individuals and enterprises looking to use blockchain technology for sensitive transactions. #### Scam Vulnerability The Ethereum network is rife with scams, including fraudulent token sales, phishing attacks, and rug pulls. Users often fall victim to these schemes due to a lack of effective safeguards. --- # 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://decentrareum.gitbook.io/decentrareum/decentrareum-overview/problem-statement.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.