> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stargateprotocol.gitbook.io/stargate/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stargateprotocol.gitbook.io/stargate/v2-user-docs/whats-new-in-stargate-v2/architecture/dvns.md). # DVNs DVNs or Decentralised Verifier Networks are entities that verify messages sent across chains by application like Stargate Finance that use LayerZero. DVNs are a part of a security stack configured to check the ‘payloadHash’ emitted for message integrity. DVNs can specify a threshold for when a message nonce can be committed as Verified. Stargate Finance itself operates a DVN, which, alongside the Nethermind DVN, reinforces the security and verification of messages produced by the Stargate protocol. By using DVNs, Stargate Finance enhances the reliability and security of cross-chain transfers, safeguarding user assets and information during every transaction. More information on DVNs [here](https://medium.com/layerzero-official/layerzero-v2-explaining-dvns-02e08cce4e80)