Protocol
M2 Protocol is a next-generation infrastructure layer enabling autonomous machines to communicate, coordinate and exchange value seamlessly.
Engineered for reliability, low latency and real-world interoperability, the protocol provides the foundation for the autonomous machine economy.
Architecture
M2 Protocol is built on a modular three-layer architecture designed for security, speed and flexible deployment across diverse environments.
1. Device Layer
The Device Layer connects the physical world with the protocol.
Includes:
- •IoT sensors
- •Industrial machines
- •Edge devices
- •Autonomous vehicles
- •Gateways and embedded modules
Each device is assigned an encrypted identity and uses M2 Protocol to authenticate, establish connections and exchange messages with other machines.
2. Core Layer
The Core Layer is the intelligence behind M2 Protocol. It handles all logic related to connectivity, routing, verification and messaging.
Core responsibilities:
- •Mutual authentication (M2 Handshake)
- •Encrypted communication channels
- •Message routing between heterogeneous devices
- •State synchronization across nodes
- •Gateway translation between different device formats
This layer is optimized for sub-50ms response times and high availability.
3. Settlement Layer
The Settlement Layer enables secure value exchange between machines.
Functions:
- •Instant micro-payments
- •Transaction settlement
- •Staking mechanisms for network security
- •Token-based resource access and registration
The M2 token powers all settlement operations within the network.
Consensus Model
M2 Protocol uses a hybrid consensus approach designed for autonomy and speed.
Local Immediate Validation (LIV)
Devices perform rapid peer-level validation for time-critical operations.
Global Checkpointing
Network nodes record periodic checkpoints to maintain global state consistency without adding latency.
Adaptive Trust Model
Devices gain reputation based on performance and reliability, improving routing efficiency over time.
Core Components
M2 Handshake
Mutual verification mechanism that establishes trust between two devices before any data exchange.
M2 Channels
Encrypted communication pathways for low-latency, high-frequency messaging.
M2 Settlement Engine
Executes payments and balances between devices with minimal overhead.
M2 Gateway
Allows interoperability between devices using different communication standards and message structures.
M2 Registry
Distributed directory storing encrypted device identities and capabilities.
End-to-End Flow
- 1A device identifies itself.
- 2Performs M2 Handshake with target device.
- 3Establishes encrypted channel.
- 4Exchanges data or sends an autonomous payment.
- 5Settlement Layer verifies and finalizes the transaction.
This process happens in milliseconds, enabling real autonomous behavior.