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DragonFire Implementation Guide

This guide will help you implement DragonFire components within your applications, whether you're building browser extensions, mobile apps, or participating in the semantic web ecosystem.

Getting Started with DragonFire

The DragonFire platform provides a revolutionary approach to web interaction through semantic addressing, time-synchronized computation, and geometric execution models. This implementation guide covers the essential components and patterns for integrating with the DragonFire ecosystem.

Key Components

  • Portal WebSocket Protocol: Communication layer for semantic port-based messaging
  • GeoNet Semantic Address System: Human-readable addressing for network resources
  • Time-Coded Computation: Microsecond-precision synchronized operations
  • Dragon Code Parser: Semantic command processing for intuitive APIs

Browser Extension Development

The DragonFire browser extension allows users to access the semantic network directly from Chrome, Firefox, and other modern browsers.

Extension Structure

  • manifest.json: Defines extension properties and permissions
  • background.js: Manages WebSocket connection and protocol handling
  • content.js: Interacts with web pages
  • popup.html/js: User interface for the extension

Key Features to Implement

  • GNS (GeoNet Semantic) protocol handler for gns:// URLs
  • Semantic address resolution (buy.item, me.profile, etc.)
  • WebSocket connection to DragonFire Portal
  • Content viewing for semantic resources

Protocol Handling

// Register for protocol handling in manifest.json
{
  "protocol_handlers": [
    {
      "protocol": "gns",
      "name": "GeoNet Semantic Handler",
      "uriTemplate": "chrome-extension://[EXTENSION-ID]/handler.html?url=%s"
    }
  ]
}

// In background.js
chrome.webRequest.onBeforeRequest.addListener(
  function(details) {
    // Parse GNS URL
    const url = new URL(details.url);
    if (url.protocol === 'gns:') {
      const semanticAddress = url.hostname;
      return { redirectUrl: `chrome-extension://[EXTENSION-ID]/viewer.html?address=${semanticAddress}` };
    }
    return { cancel: false };
  },
  { urls: ["gns://*/*"] },
  ["blocking"]
);

Extension Structure Diagram

Browser Extension Architecture

Mobile App Development

The DragonFire mobile app provides a portal to the semantic network on iOS and Android.

App Architecture

  • React Native for cross-platform compatibility
  • Native modules for high-performance operations
  • WebView bridge for content display

Key Components

  • DragonFire client library for Portal connection
  • Address bar for GNS navigation
  • Content renderer for different response types
  • Authentication and identity management

Performance Considerations

  • Time synchronization with NTP
  • Native implementation for engine functions
  • Efficient WebSocket management
  • Local caching for faster responses

React Native Implementation

// App.js - Main component
import React, { useEffect } from 'react';
import { SafeAreaView, StatusBar, View } from 'react-native';
import { DragonFireProvider } from './DragonFireContext';
import { AddressBar } from './components/AddressBar';
import { ContentViewer } from './components/ContentViewer';
import { initDragonFire } from './services/dragonfire';

const App = () => {
  useEffect(() => {
    // Initialize DragonFire client
    initDragonFire();
  }, []);

  return (
    
      
        
        
          
          
        
      
    
  );
};

export default App;

Native Bridge for Time Synchronization

// Android: TimeModule.java
public class TimeModule extends ReactContextBaseJavaModule {
    private SntpClient sntpClient;
    
    @ReactMethod
    public void synchronizeTime(Promise promise) {
        sntpClient = new SntpClient();
        boolean success = sntpClient.requestTime("time.dragonfire.io", 5000);
        
        if (success) {
            WritableMap result = Arguments.createMap();
            result.putDouble("offset", sntpClient.getOffset());
            result.putDouble("time", sntpClient.getNtpTime());
            promise.resolve(result);
        } else {
            promise.reject("TIME_SYNC_ERROR", "Failed to synchronize time");
        }
    }
    
    @ReactMethod
    public double getCurrentSyncedTime() {
        return sntpClient.getNow();
    }
}

Developer SDK Integration

The SDK enables developers to build services and applications that participate in the DragonFire network.

Service Registration

  • Define semantic ports for your service
  • Register handlers for different commands
  • Publish service to the GeoNet registry

Communication Patterns

  • Request/response for query operations
  • Publish/subscribe for real-time updates
  • Time-coded operations for synchronized tasks

Example Implementation

// 1. Initialize SDK
const sdk = new DragonFireSDK({
  apiKey: 'your-key',
  serviceName: 'YourService'
});
await sdk.initialize();

// 2. Register semantic ports
await sdk.registerService({
  ports: [
    {
      name: 'yourservice.resource',
      description: 'Resource access',
      commands: ['GET', 'UPDATE']
    }
  ]
});

// 3. Implement handlers
sdk.registerPortHandler('yourservice.resource', async (message) => {
  const { command, payload } = message;
  
  switch (command) {
    case 'GET':
      return await fetchResource(payload.id);
    case 'UPDATE':
      return await updateResource(payload.id, payload.data);
    default:
      throw new Error(`Unsupported command: ${command}`);
  }
});

Service Architecture

Service Architecture

GeoNet Semantic Address System

The GNS system provides a human-readable addressing scheme for semantic resources.

Address Format

  • namespace.resource: e.g., store.products, news.headlines
  • gns://namespace.resource/path: Full GNS URL format

Example GNS Addresses

  • gns://shop.product/electronics/phone - Access a product category
  • gns://me.profile - User's personal profile
  • gns://finance.account/transactions - Financial transaction history
  • gns://learn.topic/quantum-physics - Educational resources

Resolution Process

  1. Semantic address โ†’ port number mapping
  2. Distributed registry with local caching
  3. Address ownership and registration

Integration with Existing Web

  • Handle gns:// links in web pages
  • Convert standard URLs to semantic addresses when possible
  • Provide fallbacks for non-DragonFire browsers
// Resolve semantic address to port and handler
function resolveSemanticAddress(address) {
  const parts = address.split('.');
  if (parts.length !== 2) {
    throw new Error('Invalid semantic address format. Expected: namespace.resource');
  }
  
  const [namespace, resource] = parts;
  
  // Lookup in registry
  return lookupAddressInRegistry(namespace, resource)
    .then(registryEntry => {
      return {
        port: registryEntry.port,
        serviceEndpoint: registryEntry.endpoint,
        metaData: registryEntry.metaData
      };
    });
}

// Handle GNS links in web content
document.addEventListener('click', event => {
  // Check if clicked element is a GNS link
  if (event.target.tagName === 'A' && event.target.href.startsWith('gns://')) {
    event.preventDefault();
    
    const gnsUrl = new URL(event.target.href);
    const semanticAddress = gnsUrl.hostname;
    const path = gnsUrl.pathname;
    
    // Handle the GNS navigation
    navigateToSemanticAddress(semanticAddress, path);
  }
});

Implementing Time-Coded Computation

Time-coded computation synchronizes operations across the network with microsecond precision.

Time Synchronization

  • NTP or server-based time synchronization
  • Frame-based scheduling (65,536 fps)
  • Drift compensation for devices

Scheduled Operations

  • Schedule functions to execute at specific frames
  • Coordinate distributed tasks across nodes
  • Ensure deterministic execution

Example Implementation

// Schedule a computation 5 seconds in the future
const currentTime = timeSync.getSyncedMicroTime();
const futureTime = currentTime + 5000000; // 5 seconds in microseconds
const targetFrame = timeSync.timeToFrame(futureTime);

timeSync.scheduleComputation(() => {
  // This will execute precisely at the target frame
  performSynchronizedOperation();
}, targetFrame);

// Coordinate distributed operations
function coordinateDistributedTask() {
  const startTime = timeSync.getSyncedMicroTime() + 10000000; // 10 seconds from now
  const startFrame = timeSync.timeToFrame(startTime);
  
  // Notify all participants
  participants.forEach(node => {
    notifyNode(node, {
      operation: 'DISTRIBUTED_TASK',
      startFrame: startFrame,
      parameters: taskParameters
    });
  });
  
  // Schedule local execution
  timeSync.scheduleComputation(() => {
    executeDistributedTaskLocally(taskParameters);
  }, startFrame);
}

Frame Rate and Timing

Timing Precision Frame Rate Frame Duration Use Case
Microsecond 65,536 fps ~15.26 ยตs per frame High-frequency trading, real-time synchronization
Millisecond 1,000 fps 1 ms per frame UI interactions, animation
Centisecond 100 fps 10 ms per frame Smooth visual updates, game logic

Security Considerations

RWT Authentication

  • Token generation and validation
  • Permission scopes for semantic ports
  • Token refresh strategies
// Generate a secure RWT token
const token = RWT.generate(userKey, {
  releaseAt: Date.now(),
  expiresAt: Date.now() + (60 * 60 * 1000), // 1 hour expiry
  meta: {
    userId: user.id,
    scopes: ['store.read', 'profile.read', 'profile.write']
  }
});

// Verify token on server side
function verifyToken(token, userKey) {
  if (!RWT.verify(token, userKey)) {
    throw new Error('Invalid or expired token');
  }
  
  const decoded = RWT.decode(token);
  const scopes = decoded.payload.meta.scopes || [];
  
  return {
    userId: decoded.payload.meta.userId,
    scopes,
    expiresAt: decoded.payload.expiresAt
  };
}

Semantic Access Control

  • Port-based permissions
  • Command restrictions
  • Data encryption for sensitive ports

Privacy Protection

  • User control over shared data
  • Transparent semantic operations
  • Audit trails for data access
Security Flow Diagram

Testing and Debugging

Development Environment

  • Local DragonFire server for testing
  • Simulated time synchronization
  • Mock semantic services
// Setup local development environment
const localDragonFire = new DragonFireDevServer({
  port: 9000,
  enableMockServices: true,
  mockTimeSync: true,
  logLevel: 'debug'
});

// Start the server
await localDragonFire.start();
console.log(`Local DragonFire server running at ws://localhost:9000`);

// Connect client to local server
const client = new DragonFireSDK({
  server: 'ws://localhost:9000',
  apiKey: 'dev-key'
});

// Mock time synchronization
client.timeSync.useMockTime({
  baseTime: Date.now() * 1000, // Convert to microseconds
  drift: 0 // No drift for predictable testing
});

Logging and Monitoring

  • Frame-accurate logging
  • Semantic message tracing
  • Performance metrics collection

Common Issues

Issue Symptoms Solution
Time synchronization failures Operations execute out of order, scheduling errors Check NTP server access, verify time drift compensation
WebSocket connection problems Cannot connect to Portal, frequent disconnects Check network connectivity, firewall settings, verify server status
Address resolution errors "Address not found" errors, invalid port mappings Verify address format, check registry service, update local cache
Permission and authentication issues Access denied errors, expired tokens Check token validity, verify scopes match required permissions

Deployment Checklist

Browser Extension

Mobile App

Semantic Services

Ready to Deploy?

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