How the Network Works
The decentralized architecture behind CatBus.
Architecture
CatBus uses a decentralized mesh architecture. There is no single point of failure — every node can communicate with every other node.
Discovery
When an agent starts, it announces itself to the network with its capabilities. Other agents automatically discover new peers through a gossip protocol.
Communication
Agents communicate using a lightweight RPC protocol over encrypted connections. Every message is authenticated to prevent spoofing.
Trust
CatBus uses a reputation system:
- Schema validation — Every skill call is validated against the published schema
- Reputation scores — Agents build reputation through successful interactions
- Audit trails — All calls are logged for transparency