ZHTP lib-network: Mesh Networking for ISP Replacement

lib-network is the core networking library of the ZHTP (Zero-Hash Transport Protocol) ecosystem, designed to create a mesh networking system that can replace traditional ISPs with a decentralized, community-owned internet infrastructure.

Vision: The New Internet

ZHTP lib-network enables:

** ISP Replacement**: Direct peer-to-peer mesh networking without ISP dependency
** Earn While You Connect**: Users get paid tokens for participating in the mesh network
** Post-Quantum Security**: Cryptographically secure with Dilithium2 and Kyber encryption
📱 Universal Access: Works on phones, laptops, IoT devices via Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRaWAN, Satellite
🏠 Local-First: Local mesh networking with global reach through relays

🏗️ Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    ZHTP Mesh Server                         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│   Wallet-Based Security     Economic Incentives        │
│  ⚡ Hardware Detection        Emergency Controls         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                  Multi-Protocol Stack                       │
├─────────────────┬───────────────┬───────────────────────────┤
│  📱 Bluetooth   │  📶 WiFi      │   LoRaWAN/Satellite     │
│  LE + Classic   │  Direct P2P   │  Long-Range Global        │
├─────────────────┼───────────────┼───────────────────────────┤
│               Discovery & Routing System                     │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│   Hardware Detection   Geographic Location              │
│  🕸️ Smart Routing        Network Monitoring              │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│            Native Binary DHT (lib-storage backend)          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  🗃️ Content Distribution   Zero-Knowledge Proofs         │
│   Web4 Integration     ⚡ High-Performance Binary         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Key Features

Multi-Protocol Mesh Networking

Bluetooth LE: Device-to-device communication (phones, laptops, IoT)
Bluetooth Classic: High-throughput mesh connections
WiFi Direct: Medium-range peer-to-peer connections
LoRaWAN: Long-range (15km+) low-power communication
Satellite: Global coverage for remote areas
TCP/UDP: Internet bridging for hybrid connectivity

Advanced Security

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Dilithium2 signatures, Kyber encryption
Wallet-Based Authentication: No centralized identity required
Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Privacy-preserving verification
Emergency Controls: Owner/admin access controls with audit logs

Economic Incentives

Routing Rewards: Earn tokens for forwarding mesh traffic
Storage Rewards: Get paid for providing DHT storage
Relay Rewards: Compensation for internet bridge services
UBI Distribution: Universal Basic Income through network participation

Intelligent Discovery

Cross-Platform Hardware Detection: Automatic protocol enablement
Geographic Routing: Location-aware mesh optimization
Network Health Monitoring: Real-time statistics and diagnostics
Smart Peer Selection: Reputation-based routing decisions

Module Structure

lib-network/
├── src/
│   ├── lib.rs                    # Main API and exports
│   ├── types/                    # Core data structures
│   │   ├── network_statistics.rs # Network monitoring
│   │   ├── mesh_message.rs      # Mesh communication
│   │   └── api_response.rs      # API responses
│   ├── mesh/
│   │   └── server.rs            # ZHTP Mesh Server (main component)
│   ├── dht/                     # Distributed Hash Table
│   │   ├── protocol.rs          # Native binary DHT protocol
│   │   ├── cache.rs             # Content caching
│   │   └── monitoring.rs        # DHT health monitoring
│   ├── protocols/               # Network protocols
│   │   ├── bluetooth.rs         # Bluetooth LE mesh
│   │   ├── wifi_direct.rs       # WiFi Direct P2P
│   │   ├── lorawan.rs           # LoRaWAN long-range
│   │   └── satellite.rs         # Satellite connectivity
│   ├── discovery/               # Peer and hardware discovery
│   │   ├── hardware.rs          # Cross-platform detection
│   │   ├── network_scanner.rs   # Network topology scanning
│   │   └── smart_routing.rs     # Intelligent routing
│   └── platform/                # Platform-specific implementations
│       ├── windows.rs           # Windows WinRT APIs
│       ├── linux.rs             # Linux BlueZ/NetworkManager
│       └── macos.rs             # macOS Core Bluetooth
└── docs/                        # This documentation

🛠️ Quick Start

Basic Mesh Node Setup

use lib_network::{ZhtpMeshServer, NetworkProtocol};
use lib_crypto::PublicKey;
use lib_storage::UnifiedStorageSystem;

#[tokio::main]
async fn main() -> anyhow::Result<()> {
    // Initialize storage system
    let storage = UnifiedStorageSystem::new().await?;
    
    // Create owner wallet key for node control
    let owner_key = PublicKey::new(vec![/* your public key */]);
    
    // Configure protocols (auto-detected based on hardware)
    let protocols = vec![
        NetworkProtocol::BluetoothLE,
        NetworkProtocol::WiFiDirect,
        NetworkProtocol::LoRaWAN,      // If hardware available
        NetworkProtocol::Satellite,    // Software-based
    ];
    
    // Create and start mesh server
    let mut server = ZhtpMeshServer::new(
        [1u8; 32],  // Node ID
        owner_key,
        storage,
        protocols
    ).await?;
    
    // Start the mesh internet
    server.start().await?;
    
    println!(" ZHTP Mesh Network ONLINE!");
    println!(" Earning tokens for network participation!");
    
    // Keep the server running
    tokio::signal::ctrl_c().await?;
    server.stop().await?;
    
    Ok(())
}

DHT Content Operations

use lib_network::dht::DhtProtocolHandler;

// Query content from the mesh DHT
let content_hash = dht.query_content(
    "example.zhtp",     // Domain
    "/index.html",      // Path
    peer_addr           // Peer to query
).await?;

// Store content in the distributed network
let success = dht.store_content(
    "mysite.zhtp",      // Domain
    "/page.html",       // Path
    content_data,       // Content bytes
    peer_addr           // Storage peer
).await?;

Network Discovery

use lib_network::discovery::HardwareCapabilities;

// Detect available networking hardware
let capabilities = HardwareCapabilities::detect().await?;

println!("Available protocols:");
for protocol in capabilities.get_enabled_protocols() {
    println!("   {}", protocol);
}

// Discover mesh peers
let peers = dht.discover_peers(10, bootstrap_peer).await?;
println!("Found {} mesh peers", peers.len());

Security Model

Wallet-Based Authentication

Owner Wallet: Full node control, emergency stop, admin management
Admin Wallets: Can disconnect peers, view audit logs
User Wallets: Can disconnect own connections
Routing Wallet: Receives automatic routing rewards

Cryptographic Protection

Dilithium2 Signatures: Post-quantum digital signatures for all operations
Kyber Encryption: Post-quantum key exchange for secure communication
Blake3 Hashing: High-performance content addressing
Replay Protection: Timestamp and nonce validation

Emergency Controls

// Emergency stop (owner only)
server.emergency_stop(&owner_credentials).await?;

// Connection limits for safety
server.set_max_connections(100).await?;

// Audit log for security operations
let audit_log = server.get_security_audit_log(&admin_credentials).await?;

Economic Integration

Routing Rewards

10 tokens base reward per message routed
1 token per KB data size bonus
5 tokens per hop multi-hop routing bonus

Automatic Payments

// Check routing earnings
let balance = server.get_routing_rewards_balance().await?;
println!("Earned {} tokens from routing", balance);

// Transfer rewards to external wallet
server.transfer_routing_rewards(recipient_key, amount).await?;

Global Coverage Strategy

Local Mesh (0-1 km)

Bluetooth LE: Phone-to-phone mesh networking
WiFi Direct: High-speed local connections

Regional Mesh (1-15 km)

LoRaWAN: Long-range radio with gateway infrastructure
WiFi Relay: Internet bridge points

Global Mesh (Worldwide)

Satellite: Starlink, Iridium, and other satellite networks
Internet Bridges: Hybrid connectivity for global reach

Performance Characteristics

Protocol	Range	Bandwidth	Latency	Power
Bluetooth LE	100m	1 Mbps	50ms	Low
WiFi Direct	200m	250 Mbps	10ms	Medium
LoRaWAN	15km	50 kbps	1s	Ultra-Low
Satellite	Global	100 Mbps	500ms	High

Platform Support

Windows

WinRT Bluetooth APIs: Native Windows 10/11 Bluetooth LE
WiFi Direct APIs: Windows WiFi Direct framework
Device Manager Integration: Automatic hardware detection

Linux

BlueZ: Linux Bluetooth stack integration
NetworkManager: WiFi Direct and interface management
GPIO/SPI: Direct LoRaWAN hardware support (Raspberry Pi)

macOS

Core Bluetooth: Native macOS Bluetooth framework
System Profiler: Hardware capability detection
Network Framework: Modern networking APIs

Network Statistics

// Get comprehensive network statistics
let stats = server.get_network_stats().await;

println!("Network Status:");
println!("  Active Connections: {}", stats.active_connections);
println!("  Total Data Routed: {} MB", stats.total_data_routed / 1_000_000);
println!("  Routing Rewards: {} tokens", stats.routing_rewards_earned);
println!("  Network Health: {:.1}%", stats.network_health * 100.0);

Error Handling

lib-network uses anyhow::Result for comprehensive error handling:

use anyhow::Result;

match server.start().await {
    Ok(_) => println!(" Mesh server started successfully"),
    Err(e) => {
        eprintln!(" Failed to start mesh server: {}", e);
        
        // Check for specific error conditions
        if e.to_string().contains("hardware") {
            eprintln!("💡 Try: Install LoRaWAN hardware or enable Bluetooth");
        }
    }
}

🔬 Testing

# Run all tests
cargo test

# Test with hardware detection
cargo test --features "hardware-test"

# Network integration tests
cargo test integration -- --nocapture

🤝 Contributing

lib-network is part of the ZHTP ecosystem. Contributions welcome!

Protocol Implementation: Add support for new mesh protocols
Platform Support: Improve cross-platform hardware detection
Performance: Optimize routing and DHT operations
Security: Enhance cryptographic protections

📚 Related Documentation

Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation

Multi-protocol mesh networking
Native binary DHT protocol
Cross-platform hardware detection
Wallet-based security model

Phase 2: Scale (In Progress)

Global satellite integration
Advanced routing algorithms
Mobile app integration
Industrial IoT support

Phase 3: Adoption

ISP partnership program
Community governance
Regulatory compliance
Mass deployment tools

lib-network: Powering the decentralized internet revolution, one mesh connection at a time. ✨

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