# 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)<br>