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Security Architecture

Security Layers

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Identity Security

Ethereum-based Identity

  • Smart contract registration
  • Public key infrastructure
  • Address-based identification
  • Reputation tracking

Message Signing

  • Ethereum key pair signing
  • Signature verification
  • Nonce management
  • Replay protection

Encryption

  • Optional end-to-end encryption
  • ECIES encryption scheme
  • Key management
  • Forward secrecy

Network Security

Bootstrap Node Security

  • Node verification
  • Connection authentication
  • Load balancing
  • DDoS protection

Peer Verification

  • Identity validation
  • Contract status checking
  • Reputation scoring
  • Connection limiting

DHT Security

  • Record signing
  • TTL enforcement
  • Validation rules
  • Anti-spam measures

Message Security

Content Security

  • Message integrity
  • Signature verification
  • Content encryption
  • Metadata protection

Transport Security

  • Noise protocol
  • TLS-like security
  • Perfect forward secrecy
  • Man-in-the-middle protection

Anti-spam

  • Rate limiting
  • Proof of work
  • Reputation-based filtering
  • Message size limits

Smart Contract Security

Registration

  • Identity verification
  • Stake requirements
  • Cool-down periods
  • Anti-Sybil measures

Reputation

  • Score calculation
  • Penalty system
  • Recovery mechanisms
  • Appeal process

Governance

  • Access control
  • Upgrade mechanisms
  • Emergency procedures
  • Community voting

Security Considerations

Current Measures

  • ✅ Ethereum-based identity
  • ✅ Message signing
  • ✅ Transport encryption
  • ✅ Peer verification
  • ✅ Rate limiting

Planned Improvements

  • 🚧 Enhanced DDoS protection
  • 🚧 Improved spam prevention
  • 🚧 Advanced encryption options
  • 🚧 Stake-based security
  • 🚧 Automated threat detection