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.