The Synapsis Swarm
The Swarm is Synapsis’s native peer-to-peer network. Unlike centralized platforms like Twitter or Facebook, the Swarm is made up of independent Synapsis nodes that communicate directly with each other.
Think of it like a mesh network: every Synapsis node can talk to every other Synapsis node, sharing posts, profiles, and interactions in real-time.
Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Node | An independent server running Synapsis (like this one) |
| Swarm | The network of all Synapsis nodes communicating together |
| Handle | Your username, including your node’s domain (e.g., @alice@mynode.com) |
| DID | Your Decentralized Identifier — your true, portable identity |
How It Works
When you interact with someone on another Synapsis node:
- Following: Your node sends a follow request directly to their node
- Viewing Profiles: Their full profile is fetched in real-time from their node
- Interactions: Likes, reposts, and replies are delivered instantly
- Chat: End-to-end encrypted messages are sent directly between nodes
The Swarm handles all of this automatically — you just use Synapsis like any other social network.