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Network Architecture

The Trunk network is designed as a distributed system for secure and efficient data validation. This document explains the core architectural concepts.

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Network Overview

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Core Components

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1. Validator Nodes

Validator nodes are the backbone of the Trunk network:

• Purpose: Validate and process transactions
• Consensus: Proof of Stake mechanism
• Selection: Dynamic node selection based on stake and performance

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2. Network Protocol

The network uses a custom protocol for communication:

interface NetworkMessage {
  type: 'transaction' | 'validation' | 'consensus';
  payload: {
    data: any;
    signature: string;
    timestamp: number;
  };
}

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3. Security Layer

Multiple security measures ensure network integrity:

• End-to-end encryption
• Multi-signature validation
• Byzantine fault tolerance
• Secure key management

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Network Topology

The network is organized in layers:

1. Edge Layer

   • Client connections
   • Load balancing
   • DDoS protection

2. Validation Layer

   • Transaction processing
   • Consensus mechanism
   • State management

3. Storage Layer

   • Distributed storage
   • Data replication
   • Backup systems

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Consensus Mechanism

Our consensus mechanism ensures:

1. Agreement

   • All valid nodes agree on state
   • Byzantine fault tolerant
   • Fast finality

2. Validation

   • Multi-step verification
   • Stake-weighted voting
   • Automatic dispute resolution

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Performance

Network performance metrics:

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Network States

The network can be in various states:

enum NetworkState {
  NORMAL,      // Regular operation
  CONGESTED,   // High load
  UPGRADING,   // Protocol upgrade
  RECOVERY     // Post-incident
}

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Next Steps

• Learn about Solvers
• Understand Routing
• Explore Privacy