Modular platform runtime that hosts and coordinates independently developed modules via Qt Remote Objects, providing a secure and extensible foundation for Logos blockchain infrastructure.

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FURPS+

Functionality

  • Host and manage lifecycle of independent modules (wallet, consensus, networking)
  • Enable inter-module communication via Qt Remote Objects IPC
  • Provide service discovery and dependency resolution
  • Support dynamic module loading and unloading
  • Coordinate module initialization and shutdown sequences

Reliability

  • Ensure process isolation to prevent cascade failures
  • Provide automatic module restart on crashes
  • Enable graceful degradation when modules fail
  • Support health monitoring and diagnostics

Performance

  • Minimize IPC overhead for inter-module communication
  • Support parallel module execution
  • Optimize module startup and initialization times
  • Enable efficient resource sharing between modules

Supportability

  • Provide module development SDK and tooling
  • Enable hot-reloading for development workflows
  • Support versioning and compatibility checks
  • Offer debugging and profiling capabilities

+ (Privacy, Anonymity, Censorship-Resistance)

  • Security: Process isolation prevents cross-module exploits
  • Privacy: Controlled data access between modules via permissions
  • Modularity: Enable privacy-critical components to run in isolated processes
  • Censorship-Resistance: Modular architecture enables rapid adaptation to threats

Demand Validation

Potential Users: Logos network operators, node runners, infrastructure developers

Use Cases:

  • Running Logos blockchain nodes
  • Operating network infrastructure (validators, RPC providers)
  • Developing and testing new consensus mechanisms
  • Deploying custom module configurations
  • Building privacy-preserving services

Possible Implementation

  • Runtime Core: Qt-based application framework managing module processes
  • IPC System: Qt Remote Objects for typed, bidirectional communication
  • Module Registry: Service discovery with versioning and dependency resolution
  • Process Manager: Spawn, monitor, and restart module processes
  • Configuration: Declarative module configuration and startup sequences

Technical Validation

Risks & Challenges:

  • Complexity of distributed process architecture
  • Performance overhead of IPC vs monolithic design
  • Module version compatibility and migration
  • Debugging distributed module interactions
  • Security boundaries and permission models

Integration Points:

  • Logos Storage for persistent data
  • Logos Messaging for network communication
  • Wallet modules for key management and signing
  • Consensus modules for blockchain validation