Darkrelay Messaging
Darkrelay Messaging is GhostWare’s encrypted communication layer. It allows users, dApps, and relays to exchange information privately without exposing content or metadata. Only the intended recipient can read what is sent.
Darkrelay combines off-chain encryption with on-chain commitments. This means that while the blockchain records proof that a message exists, the actual data stays encrypted and invisible to outsiders.
How It Works
End-to-End Encryption Every message is encrypted using Hybrid Public Key Encryption (HPKE). Only the sender and recipient share the secret needed to read it.
Off-Chain Storage Encrypted messages are stored off-chain or passed directly between peers. The blockchain stores only a commitment or reference, not the message itself.
Commitment Anchors A small piece of data is placed on-chain to prove that a message exists without revealing its contents. This anchor lets users verify authenticity later if needed.
Selective Disclosure Users can choose to share message contents or proofs later. This makes it possible to prove communication happened without revealing details.
Why It Matters
Most blockchain communication is public, which makes privacy impossible. Even metadata such as timing, sender, and receiver can reveal sensitive information. Darkrelay protects both content and context.
This system is helpful for:
Private negotiations and coordination between users or DAOs.
Anonymous messaging between wallets.
Secure communication between GhostWare modules, such as GhostPay and GhostRoute.
Key Features
End-to-End Encryption: Only intended recipients can decrypt messages.
Metadata Protection: Relay nodes cannot see sender or receiver identities.
Light On-Chain Footprint: Only small proofs or commitments are stored publicly.
User Control: Full ownership of message keys and visibility settings.
The Result
Darkrelay Messaging makes private communication possible on Solana. It turns messages into encrypted events that only authorized users can read. Combined with GhostOS, ShadowNet, and the ID Obfuscation Layer, it completes GhostWare’s privacy stack.
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