MeshNativeExchange Settlement Protocol
The MNE settlement protocol: messages, ordering, finality, and the settlement lock.
About this course
Vertical stack context: DOSFIUniversity (research) → DOSFI Academy (this course) → MeshNativeExchange (publishing & monetizing). Students progress from Learning → Building → Publishing → Monetizing. MeshNativeExchange settlement protocol governs how a completed bundle's metered spend becomes a finalized transaction. This module specifies the protocol messages, ordering constraints, the settlement lock, and finality guarantees. The protocol is deterministic: replaying the same telemetry and policy produces the same settled transaction. This module provides an architectural deep dive into the MeshNativeExchange Settlement Protocol within the Mesh-Native ecosystem. It details the mechanisms for automated value exchange, transaction atomicity, and the role of Vital DIU metering in ensuring deterministic settlement across the Transport Layer.
What you'll build
- Master the MNE state machine transitions.
- Implement Vital DIU metering logic for agent-based settlement.
- Configure Routing Policies for multi-hop settlement verification.
- Debug transaction failures in the Identity Fabric.
Prerequisites
- Foundational understanding of Mesh-Native routing.
- Experience with Node lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in Identity Fabric cryptographic primitives.