Transmitters

Transmitters are the core of the Photon Messaging Protocol, forming a decentralized, off-chain, proof-of-stake network for seamless Web3 data transmission. These nodes, governed by the Master Smart Contract on the Entangle blockchain, source external off-chain data. They gather, normalize, and package data from various sources with minimal latency, ensuring high data fidelity. Transmitters are highly programmable, allowing external developers to customize them for their protocols.

Introducing Transmitter Agents

Agents own and operate transmitters, each dedicated to a specific protocol. Each agent can deploy only one transmitter per protocol, ensuring efficient transmission and enhancing protocol integrity and reliability.

Agents are responsible for the initial setup and ongoing management of their transmitters. This includes:

• Fulfilling staking requirements.

• Executing KYC for operational clearance.

• Deploying Transmitter programs. These programs are specially configured versions of the software designed to interface seamlessly with the specified protocol, thereby facilitating the effective transmission of data.

Transmitter Wallet Address Management

Agents are vested with the authority to register the wallet addresses of their Transmitter programs, also referred to as "worker addresses," within the system. This registration is contingent upon the agent meeting the requisite staking requirements and is indicative of the Transmitter program's readiness to commence operations. Once registered, the worker address is queued for inclusion in the forthcoming round of Transmitter allocation, as orchestrated by the Round Manager contract.

Work Application Cancellation

In instances where an agent opts to withdraw a work application for a particular Transmitter, the system provides a mechanism for such cancellation. Despite having this ability, the agent must complete any current tasks according to the rules until the end of this round.

This stipulation ensures that the protocol's operational continuity is maintained, without disruption, for the duration of the round.