Editing Microkernel/Requirements (section)

== 2. Overall Description ==

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=== 2.1 Product Perspective ===

The Logos Microkernel is a foundational component of a larger decentralized technology stack. It operates as an independent system that provides core module lifecycle management capabilities. The microkernel’s primary responsibility is to:

# Load and unload modules safely
# Manage module lifecycle states
# Provide isolation between modules
# Enable secure inter-module communication

The microkernel does not handle module dependency resolution, versioning, or discovery - these are responsibilities of a separate Module Manager component.

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=== 2.2 Product Functions ===

The major functions of the Logos Microkernel include:

# Module Lifecycle Management
#* Load modules into isolated environments
#* Initialize modules in a controlled manner
#* Monitor module health and resource usage
#* Gracefully terminate and unload modules
# Module Isolation
#* Enforce memory isolation between modules
#* Control access to system resources
#* Manage permissions and capabilities
# Inter-module Communication
#* Provide secure message passing between modules
#* Enforce communication policies and restrictions
#* Handle communication failures safely

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=== 2.3 User Classes and Characteristics ===

The system serves several user classes:

# End Users
#* Interact through applications built on the platform
#* Require privacy and security
#* May have varying technical expertise
# Application Developers
#* Build dApps using the microkernel
#* Need clear APIs and documentation
#* Require reliable plugin system
# Node Operators
#* Run network infrastructure
#* Need monitoring and management tools
#* Require system stability
# Core Developers
#* Maintain and extend the microkernel
#* Need detailed technical documentation
#* Require testing and debugging tools

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=== 2.4 Operating Environment ===

The microkernel must operate in the following environment:

* Hardware: Various architectures (x86_64, ARM)
* Operating Systems: Linux, potentially others
* Network: Internet-connected environments
* Resource Constraints: Varied (mobile to server)
* Security Context: Potentially hostile network environments

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=== 2.5 Design and Implementation Constraints ===

The following constraints apply:

# Technical Constraints:
#* Must be implemented in systems programming languages (e.g., Nim, Rust)
#* Must support cross-platform compilation
#* Must operate with limited resources when needed
# Security Constraints:
#* Must implement strong cryptographic protocols
#* Must maintain privacy against state-level adversaries
#* Must isolate plugin components
# Regulatory Constraints:
#* Must use open-source licenses
#* Must protect user privacy

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=== 2.6 User Documentation ===

The following documentation will be provided:

# Technical Documentation:
#* Architecture Overview
#* API Reference
#* Plugin Development Guide
#* Security Model Documentation
# Operational Documentation:
#* Installation Guide
#* Configuration Guide
#* Troubleshooting Guide
#* Best Practices

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=== 2.7 Assumptions and Dependencies ===

Assumptions:
* Network connectivity is available but unreliable
* Users prioritize privacy over performance
* Hostile network environments are common

Dependencies:
* Cryptographic libraries
* Operating system capabilities

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