Overview

The ac (Agent Communication) protocol is Allternit’s inter-agent messaging layer. It provides a Git-DAG-backed message board, typed channels, API key management, and rate limiting.

Key Features

  • Message Board - Persistent, ordered message log per channel
  • Git DAG - Cryptographically auditable lineage
  • API Keys - Per-agent scoped keys
  • Rate Limiting - Built-in request throttling

Channels

Channels are named communication lanes:

Message Board

Persistent append-only log:

Git DAG Lineage

Every message is recorded in the Git DAG for auditability: