# Control of Upstream Resources DogeBank maintains close partnerships with top industry mining machine manufacturers such as Bitmain, Volcano Mining, Big Dog Mining, and Dogepower, allowing it to deeply participate in the research and development as well as the production stages of mining hardware. Through the customization of its own branded Dogecoin mining machines and other mainstream cryptocurrency mining machines, DogeBank has effectively secured control over its hardware resources from the very source. This ensures that the platform can provide users with high-performance mining machines that meet market demand. Moreover, it allows DogeBank to gain advantages in cost control, technological innovation, and product supply stability. For instance, when the demand for computing power surges suddenly, DogeBank is able to prioritize access to sufficient quantities of mining machines due to its strong relationships with upstream manufacturers, ensuring it can meet user purchasing demands and stand out in the market competition. --- # 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://dogebank.gitbook.io/dogebank-1/core-competitiveness-and-advantage-analysis/full-industry-chain-coverage/control-of-upstream-resources.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.