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Wire Protocol Serialization

Zoe Relay uses efficient binary serialization for network communication.

Serialization Format​

The wire protocol uses Postcard for serialization, which provides:

  • Compact binary format
  • Zero-copy deserialization where possible
  • Strong type safety
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Message Structure​

All messages follow a common structure:

Serialization Implementation​

The serialization is implemented using Serde:

Versioning​

The protocol includes versioning to handle compatibility:

Performance​

Postcard serialization provides:

  • Fast serialization/deserialization
  • Small message sizes
  • Minimal memory allocation

For detailed API documentation, see the Rust API docs.