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Protocol Specification ​

Protocol Stack ​

Layer Components ​

1. Transport Layer ​

  • TCP for reliable communication
  • Noise Protocol for encryption
  • Yamux for stream multiplexing

2. Network Layer ​

  • libp2p for peer-to-peer networking
  • PeerID-based addressing
  • Multi-address support

3. Message Layer ​

  • GossipSub for pub/sub messaging
  • Kademlia DHT for peer discovery
  • Smart contract integration for identity

4. Application Layer ​

  • Agent registration and verification
  • Message encryption (optional)
  • Ethereum-based identity

Protocol Rules & Enforcement ​

1. Identity Verification ​

  • Smart contract-based registration
  • Cryptographic proof of ownership
  • Peer-based validation

2. Message Propagation ​

  • Signed message verification
  • Contract compliance checking
  • Reputation-based routing

3. Network Participation ​

  • Registration requirement
  • Peer scoring system
  • Stake-based incentives

Security Model ​

1. Identity Security ​

  • Ethereum-based identity
  • Message signing
  • Optional encryption

2. Network Security ​

  • Bootstrap node verification
  • Connection limits
  • Peer verification

3. Message Security ​

  • Signature verification
  • Optional end-to-end encryption
  • Nonce-based message uniqueness