Holochain Architecture Overview

A comprehensive exploration of Holochain’s innovative architectural design and core principles.

Foundational Concepts

1. Agent-Centric Architecture
2. Distributed Systems
3. Peer to Peer
4. Cryptographic Autonomy
5. Decentralized Technology

Core Components

Data Structures

1. Source Chain - Agent-specific cryptographic history
2. DHT - Distributed data storage
3. Validation Rules - System integrity mechanisms
4. Entry - Fundamental data unit
5. Link - Relationship between entries

Runtime Environment

1. Conductor - Application runtime
2. DNA - Application logic and rules
3. Zome - Modular functional components
4. HDK - Development toolkit
5. Capability Tokens - Access management

Network Architecture

1. Network Topology
2. Consensus Mechanisms
3. Eventual Consistency
4. Peer Discovery
5. Network Resilience

Security Model

1. Cryptographic Security
2. Data Integrity
3. Privacy Mechanisms
4. Validation Rules
5. Agent Authentication

Advanced Concepts

1. Agent-Centric Computing
2. Biomimetic Design
3. Holistic Systems
4. Distributed Governance
5. Self-Organizing Systems

Development Paradigms

1. Rust Programming
2. Functional Programming
3. Reactive Programming
4. Distributed Computing
5. Modular Architecture

Comparative Analysis

1. Blockchain
2. Web3
3. Centralized Systems
4. Distributed Ledger
5. Decentralized Technologies

Implementation Strategies

1. hApp Development
2. Microservices
3. Scalability
4. Interoperability
5. Resilient Architecture

Related Resources

1. Holochain Development Guide
2. Holochain Use Cases Overview
3. Technical Specifications
4. Architecture Diagrams
5. Example hApps