The standardized semantic foundation that enables peers to understand intentions, content, and actions without intermediaries.
Child Elements: Media (text, image, video), Metadata (timestamp, author, license), Attachments
Interaction/Decision Tree: Content → Validate integrity → Propagate to interested peers → Optional reputation weighting
// Example semantic object
{
"type": "content",
"id": "mb:content:abc123",
"payload": { "text": "Hello mesh!" },
"signature": "..."
}
Child Elements: Offer, Request, Collaborate, Inform
Interaction/Decision Tree: Intention → Match with peers → Negotiate terms → Execute via escrow
{
"type": "intention",
"action": "offer",
"item": "used bicycle",
"price": { "amount": 150, "currency": "USD" }
}
Child Elements: Commerce, Communication, Coordination, Sharing
Interaction/Decision Tree: UseCase → Select template → Populate data model → Broadcast/discover
{
"type": "usecase",
"template": "p2p_marketplace",
"parameters": { ... }
}
Child Elements: Trust, Reputation, Proof, Consensus (lightweight)
Interaction/Decision Tree: Concept → Apply to transaction → Verify locally → Propagate results
{
"type": "concept",
"reputation": { "peer": "mb:id:xyz", "score": 0.92 }
}
Why the P2P economic model is better than the current B2C paradigm
Current B2C Workflow: User → Amazon/eBay → Search catalog → Pay (fees + tax) → Shipping via centralized logistics → Data sold to advertisers
P2P Solution: Peer broadcasts offer → Discovery via mesh → Direct negotiation → Escrow release → Local delivery or mesh-routed
| Pros | Cons | Risks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower fees, privacy | Less convenience initially | Fraud (mitigated by reputation) | True ownership, fairer wealth distribution |
Current B2C Workflow: Post → Meta/Twitter servers → Algorithm curation → Ads injected → Data harvested
P2P Solution: Direct encrypted broadcast → Peers choose propagation → No central feed control
| Pros | Cons | Risks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| No censorship, no ads | Discovery harder | Echo chambers | Authentic human connection |
Current B2C Workflow: Query → Google → Ranked by ad spend → Tracked forever
P2P Solution: Distributed query flooding → Peers respond with known content → Local ranking
| Pros | Cons | Risks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral results | Slower initially | Spam | Unbiased knowledge |
Current B2C Workflow: Uber/Airbnb/Eventbrite → Platform takes 20-30% → Reviews controlled centrally
P2P Solution: Direct service offer → Reputation-based matching → Payment via protocol
| Pros | Cons | Risks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher earnings for providers | Trust building needed | Disputes | Local economy empowerment |
A random story of centralized pain vs P2P freedom