June 12th, 2025

The future of blockchain communication is here. Today, we're excited to announce the release of IMP (Instant Messaging Protocol), a revolutionary L2 Parallel Subnetwork (L2PS) that transforms how blockchain networks handle real-time communication while maintaining the security and decentralization principles that make Web3 powerful.

What is IMP?

IMP represents a fundamental shift in how we think about blockchain communication. Unlike traditional messaging systems that operate separately from blockchain infrastructure, IMP is built directly into the Demos Network as a mandatory L2PS component that runs parallel to our main chain operations.

Think of IMP as a high-speed communication highway that runs alongside Demos' main blockchain infrastructure. While the main chain handles transaction finality and consensus, IMP enables instant, verifiable communication between nodes, applications, and users without clogging the primary network with every message or data exchange.

How IMP Works: The Technical Foundation

IMP leverages Demos' existing peer network to create direct communication channels between nodes. Since every IMP node is also a Demos node, it inherits the full peer network from the beginning, eliminating the traditional weakness of L2 networks that must build connections from scratch.

By building a dynamic, verifiable and unpredictable chain of IMP nodes, the L2PS is able to quickly and safely certify many types of data that don't require immediate finality or that don't require finality at all.

Here's how a typical IMP communication flow works:

1. Initiation: A user initiates a communication request through the Demos SDK

2. Network Discovery: The Demos RPC uses the established IMP network to propagate discovery requests

3. Direct Connection: Due to network redundancy, target users or services are found almost immediately

4. Secure Channel: Communication occurs through encrypted, verifiable channels protected by post-quantum cryptographic signatures

5. Garbage Collection: Routine management ensures network health and efficiency

Beyond Simple Messaging: IMP's Broader Applications

While "Instant Messaging Protocol" might suggest IMP is only for chat applications, its capabilities extend far beyond traditional messaging:

Real-Time dApp Communication: Applications can use IMP for immediate state updates, user notifications, and cross-chain event coordination without waiting for block confirmations.

Cross-Chain Coordination: IMP enables seamless communication between different blockchain networks, allowing applications to coordinate actions across multiple chains in real-time.

Future-Proof Privacy Communications: IMP leverages Demos' advanced Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) module to ensure communications remain secure even against future quantum computing threats.

Real-World Impact: Crux Decussata's Revolutionary Privacy Infrastructure

We're thrilled to announce that Crux Decussata, a team singularly focused on advancing blockchain privacy, is building their own dedicated L2PS using IMP as the foundation for their comprehensive privacy-first solution.

What Makes Crux Decussata's Privacy-Focused L2PS Unique:

• Privacy-Native L2PS Architecture: Built from the ground up with IMP's real-time communication as the foundation for comprehensive protection

• Dynamic Privacy Context Switching: Creates "privacy contexts" that can be dynamically established and torn down

• Cross-Chain Privacy Coordination: Coordinates sophisticated privacy-preserving operations across multiple networks

Comprehensive Privacy-First Solution: Their implementation showcases IMP's versatility as the backbone for a privacy-focused ecosystem combining private instant messaging, anonymous swaps, and cross-chain privacy.

Post-Quantum Security: Building for Tomorrow, Today

One of IMP's most significant advantages is its integration with Demos' Post-Quantum Cryptography module. As quantum computing continues to advance, traditional cryptographic methods face potential vulnerability. IMP addresses this challenge proactively by implementing quantum-resistant signature schemes that ensure long-term security.

This forward-thinking approach means:

• Future-Proof Communications: Messages secured with IMP's PQC signatures will remain secure even as quantum computing technology advances

• Seamless Security Upgrades: Demos' modular architecture allows for cryptographic algorithm updates through consensus

• Enterprise-Ready Privacy: Organizations can confidently build on IMP knowing their communications infrastructure will remain secure

Why IMP Matters for the Future of Web3

Current blockchain applications face a fundamental limitation: they must choose between speed and decentralization when it comes to real-time features. Traditional solutions often rely on centralized servers for instant communication, breaking the decentralized promise of Web3.

IMP solves this dilemma by providing:

• Native Blockchain Integration: Built into the Demos Network's core architecture

• Maintained Decentralization: Every IMP node is a full Demos node

• Scalable Architecture: Communication volume doesn't impact main chain performance

• Quantum-Resistant Privacy: Built-in post-quantum cryptographic signatures

The Road Ahead

IMP represents more than just a messaging protocol—it's a key building block for the Omniweb vision. As we continue to expand Demos' capabilities, IMP will serve as the communication backbone that enables instant, secure, and private interactions across all connected networks and contexts.

The release of IMP marks a significant step in our journey toward creating a truly unified internet where Web2 and Web3 technologies work seamlessly together. With partners like Crux Decussata already building innovative solutions, we're excited to see how the developer community will leverage IMP to create the next generation of decentralized applications.

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