Module Registry

The Module Registry is a core protocol component responsible for indexing, validating, and maintaining canonical records of all software modules deployed within the MindGrid ecosystem. It acts as the system of record that maps real-world robotic software to on-chain identities, enabling deterministic accounting, monetization, and coordination across the machine economy.

Each registered module represents a discrete, deployable unit of functionality, such as perception, motion planning, control logic, data processing, or infrastructure services. The registry does not impose constraints on how modules are implemented or executed; instead, it standardizes how they are identified, referenced, and interacted with at the protocol level.

Developer / Organization
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Module Specification (code + metadata)
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MindGrid Module Registry
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|-- Assigns unique Module ID
|-- Commits metadata hash on-chain
|-- Links off-chain artifacts
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Module Status = ACTIVE

Module Identity

Upon registration, each module is assigned a unique on-chain identifier that serves as its persistent identity across the protocol. This identifier is immutable and is used to reference the module in all subsequent protocol interactions, including accounting, settlement, and incentive mechanisms.

A module’s identity is decoupled from its implementation, allowing software to evolve over time without breaking economic continuity. Updates to off-chain codebases, deployment environments, or execution parameters do not invalidate the module’s on-chain representation, provided the module continues to conform to protocol-defined reporting and settlement interfaces.

[ Module ID ]
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+--> Implementation v1 (off-chain)
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+--> Implementation v2 (off-chain)
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+--> Deployment Context A
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+--> Deployment Context B

Metadata and Specification

The registry maintains a structured metadata schema for each module. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Module classification and functional scope

• Supported hardware and execution environments

• Versioning information and compatibility constraints

• Declared pricing or usage parameters

• Authorized operators or execution contexts

Metadata is stored in a hybrid model, where critical identifiers and hashes are committed on-chain, while extended specifications may be referenced via content-addressed off-chain storage. This approach preserves transparency and integrity without inflating on-chain state.

Registration and Authorization

Module registration is permissioned at the protocol level to prevent spam, malicious entries, or misrepresentation. Registration rights may be gated through governance, staking requirements, or developer accreditation, depending on protocol configuration.

Once registered, modules can define authorized execution contexts, such as enterprise deployments, partner infrastructure, or approved operators. This allows developers and organizations to retain control over how and where their software is deployed while still participating in the broader on-chain economy.

Lifecycle Management

The Module Registry supports the full lifecycle of a software module, including activation, suspension, upgrades, and deprecation. Lifecycle state transitions are explicitly tracked on-chain, ensuring that downstream systems can deterministically assess whether a module is eligible for usage, accounting, or economic participation at any given time.

Deprecated or inactive modules remain historically indexed, preserving an immutable audit trail of past deployments and economic activity.

Interoperability

The registry is designed to be interoperable with external systems, including enterprise software platforms, robotics middleware, and third-party marketplaces. Standardized identifiers and interfaces allow modules registered in MindGrid to be discoverable, referenceable, and consumable across a wide range of environments.

This interoperability enables MindGrid to function not just as a deployment layer, but as a global index of autonomous machine software.

Role Within the Protocol

The Module Registry is the foundational layer upon which all higher-order protocol components depend. Staking pools, revenue accounting, payments, and governance mechanisms reference the registry as their source of truth for module identity and state.

By formalizing how robotic software is represented on-chain, the Module Registry transforms autonomous software from opaque binaries into verifiable, composable economic primitives within the on-chain machine economy.