# Forward security One of the novel breakthroughs of the [Spiderchain](/botanix/get-to-know-botanix/intermediate/the-spiderchain.md) is its "Forward Security". Traditionally used in cryptographic encryption protocols ensuring private keys are long term secure, we applied the same principles to blockchain security. In the next pages we'll first introduce forward security in its traditional meaning in cryptography and then how we apply it in the Spiderchain. --- # 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.botanixlabs.com/botanix/get-to-know-botanix/security/forward-security.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.