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About transports

Understand how nodes move data between peers and which transports suit each environment.​

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This document reflects the state of this Logos component as it will exist on mainnet. Some features described here may not be available on the current testnet.

Transports help move data packets across a network by establishing connections between peers. They define the rules and protocols to ensure efficient network transmission, routing, and data delivery. Logos Delivery is a transport-agnostic framework that allows developers to choose and support multiple protocols according to their requirements.

The basics​

  • Transports move data packets between peers and define how the network transmits, routes, and delivers data.
  • Logos Delivery is transport-agnostic, so developers choose the protocols that suit their requirements.
  • The recommended transports vary by environment, from TCP for service nodes to secure WebSocket for browsers.

For Logos Delivery nodes, the following transports are recommended:

  • TCP: By default, Logos Delivery nodes use TCP for communication. Service nodes should employ TCP for listening to and connecting with other nodes.
  • Secure WebSocket: In browser environments, secure WebSocket is used. Service nodes are encouraged to set up SSL certificates to enable incoming connections from browsers and serve them securely.
  • Other protocols like WebRTC, WebTransport, and QUIC have been researched and studied for potential integration.
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Logos Delivery ensures compatibility and improved communication capabilities by following these recommended transports.