Continuum Protocols
This document defines the core protocols behind Continuum’s archive-backed approach to Nostr identity, publishing, and messaging. It formalizes a simple but non-standard assumption: relays are caches, not memory. By treating archives as the source of truth and manifests as authoritative intent, Continuum enables deterministic reconstruction of profiles, notes, encrypted DMs, and long-form articles—even if relays forget, backups reappear, or local databases are wiped. The protocols described here prioritize durability, deletion intent, encrypted message continuity, and long-horizon identity over feeds, engagement, or client features.
