# System Architecture #### This section provides a detailed technical overview of the system architecture for the decentralized real-time communication (Chroom) network. The architecture comprises four core components: **Orchestrators**, **Registry**, **Media Nodes**, and the **Chroom Chain**.
## **Core Components** ### **1. Orchestrators** Orchestrators serve as the control center of the Chroom network. Their responsibilities include: * **Resource Optimization**: Allocating resources efficiently across the network to maintain high performance and low latency. * **Application Management**: Handling application-specific features such as user authentication, session management, and data stream configuration. * **Workload Distribution**: Sharing tasks among multiple Orchestrators to ensure scalability and fault tolerance. ### **2. Registry** The Registry component ensures smooth communication and coordination across the distributed infrastructure. * **Component Discovery**: Facilitates the identification and connection of system components like Media Nodes and Orchestrators. * **Observability**: Maintains a comprehensive overview of the network's state, tracking performance metrics and node health. ### **3. Media Nodes** Media Nodes form the backbone of the Chroom network, handling the real-time data streams required for communication. * **Data Processing**: Encodes, decodes, and optimizes audio, video, and data streams for high-quality performance. * **Routing**: Ensures efficient data delivery by dynamically selecting the optimal path for streams. * **Load Management**: Balances workloads to avoid bottlenecks and enhance system reliability. ### **4. Chroom Chain** The Chroom Chain is a Layer 3 blockchain that underpins the on-chain components of the Chroom network. * **Incentivization**: Implements reward mechanisms for Media Nodes and other contributors based on performance and participation. * **Consensus**: Ensures network-wide agreement on the state of the blockchain, maintaining trust and security. * **Verification**: Validates transactions and interactions between components, reinforcing transparency and integrity. ## **Technical Details** Each component of the Chroom network has submodules and defined interactions that enable the system to operate effectively and scale efficiently. Below is a high-level overview of how these components collaborate: * **Resource Coordination**: Orchestrators allocate resources by communicating with the Registry to identify available Media Nodes. * **Stream Handling**: Media Nodes process and route real-time streams while adhering to the performance standards enforced by the Chroom Chain. * **On-Chain Processes**: The Chroom Chain tracks performance data, processes incentives, and ensures compliance with network protocols. {% hint style="info" %} By integrating these components into a cohesive system, the Chroom network delivers a scalable, secure, and high-performance solution for decentralized real-time communication. {% endhint %}