Technical Specifications

Thru Network Technical Specifications

This section provides technical documentation for Thru Network’s architecture, covering the core blockchain protocols, runtime environment, and virtual machine implementation.

Architecture Overview

Thru Network is organized into three main specification areas:

Core Fundamental blockchain data structures and protocols

Runtime Environment Program execution environment and transaction processing

Virtual Machine VM architecture, instruction set, and system calls

Core

The core specifications define the fundamental data structures and rules that govern the Thru blockchain:

Available Specifications

• Core Overview - Core blockchain primitives and data structures
• Transactions - Transaction format and validation rules

Runtime Environment

The runtime environment manages program execution and provides the execution context for Thru programs:

Available Specifications

• Runtime Overview - Core runtime architecture and principles
• Transaction Execution - How transactions are processed and executed
• Resources - Resource management and allocation
• Error Handling - Runtime error types and handling mechanisms

Virtual Machine

The Thru Virtual Machine provides the execution environment for programs running on the network:

Available Specifications

• VM Overview - Virtual machine architecture and design
• Memory Layout - VM memory organization and management
• Instruction Set - Complete VM instruction reference
• Executable Format - Program binary format specification
• VM Errors - Virtual machine error types and conditions

System Calls

• System Calls Overview - Complete system call interface reference

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Getting Started

To understand Thru’s technical architecture:

1. Start with Core to understand the fundamental blockchain data structures
2. Review the Runtime Environment to learn how programs execute
3. Explore the Virtual Machine specifications for detailed implementation guidance