Ixian Platform Architecture
Welcome to the technical architecture documentation for the Ixian Platform. This section provides a detailed exploration of the fundamental concepts, data structures, and protocols that power the Ixian ecosystem.
Whether you are building a client, integrating a service, or contributing to the core protocol, these documents serve as the definitive reference for how the system operates.
Key Components
The Ixian architecture is built upon several key pillars, each documented in its own section.
High-level overview of the three-layer Ixian Platform: DLT consensus layer, S2 streaming network, and application layer.
Detailed specification of network layers, node types (Master, Client, Relay), responsibilities, and communication patterns.
The novel Proof of Collaborative Work (PoCW) algorithm: PoW eligibility, block signing, adaptive quorum, and reward distribution.
Decentralized naming system providing human-readable identities with registration, renewal, recovery, and subname support.
Deep dive into Blocks, Transactions, Presences, Addresses, and state management primitives.
Complete P2P protocol specification for DLT Core Protocol and S2 Streaming Protocol.
Cryptographic algorithms: SHA-3, RSA-4096, AES-256-GCM, ChaCha20-Poly1305, ML-KEM post-quantum key exchange.
Starling sector-based routing for scalable, cryptographic address-based peer discovery without centralized directories.
Economic model: tokenomics, transaction fees, signing rewards, and Master Node incentive structures.
Core consensus parameters and constants for Mainnet, Testnet, and Regtest networks.
Development priorities and planned initiatives for improving the Ixian Platform.
Initial supply distribution and ongoing inflation schedule for network rewards.
Comprehensive definitions of technical terms, acronyms, and concepts used throughout the Ixian Platform.