5 System architecture

The ARX system architecture defines how privacy, scalability, and decentralization operate together within one framework. It connects communication, payments, and governance under a single, modular structure that ensures speed, reliability, and user sovereignty.

The Technical Layers

Each component works independently but contributes to the overall network integrity and security across several distinct layers:

• Identity Layer: Establishes wallet-based user authentication and self-sovereign digital identity (SSI).

• Messaging Layer: Enables encrypted, off-chain communication without the need for centralized servers.

• Network Layer: Maintains reliability through validator and relay coordination using Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Proof-of-Relay mechanisms.

• Governance Layer: Oversees decision-making, treasury control, and protocol upgrades through on-chain voting.

• Security Framework: Ensures protection at the device, protocol, and economic levels.

• Scalability & Performance: Optimizes throughput and efficiency for large-scale adoption.

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Structural Overview

This multi-layered approach ensures that the network remains fast enough for daily use while maintaining the cryptographic guarantees required for absolute privacy.

Modular Resilience Because each layer is modular, the failure or compromise of a single non-core component does not jeopardize the integrity of the user's identity or the security of their assets.