The IXO Matrix provides encrypted data storage and secure messaging capabilities for the Spatial Web through Matrix protocol integration. It enables private data rooms, real-time communication, and secure file storage with end-to-end encryption.

Core Components

Data Rooms

Encrypted spaces for storing sensitive data with controlled access

Messaging

Secure real-time communication channels between entities

File Storage

End-to-end encrypted file storage with access control

State Management

Room state and configuration management through State Bot

Data Room Architecture

Implementation Guide

Creating Data Rooms

import { MatrixClient } from '@ixo/matrixclient-sdk'

// Initialize Matrix client
const matrix = new MatrixClient({
  baseUrl: 'https://matrix.ixo.world',
  accessToken: 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN'
})

// Create encrypted room
const room = await matrix.createRoom({
  name: 'Project Data Room',
  encryption: true,
  preset: 'private_chat',
  initialState: [{
    type: 'm.room.encryption',
    state_key: '',
    content: { algorithm: 'm.megolm.v1.aes-sha2' }
  }]
})

// Set room permissions
await matrix.setRoomPermissions(room.id, {
  readAccess: ['@alice:ixo.world'],
  writeAccess: ['@bob:ixo.world']
})

Storing Data

// Store encrypted data
await matrix.sendEvent(room.id, 'data.store', {
  type: 'ProjectMetrics',
  data: encryptedData,
  metadata: {
    timestamp: Date.now(),
    version: '1.0'
  }
})

// Store file
const fileEvent = await matrix.sendFile(room.id, {
  file: fileData,
  filename: 'metrics.json',
  mimetype: 'application/json'
})

Real-Time Messaging

// Send secure message
await matrix.sendMessage(room.id, {
  msgtype: 'm.text',
  body: encryptedMessage
})

// Listen for messages
matrix.on('room.message', (event) => {
  if (event.getType() === 'm.room.message') {
    console.log('New message:', event.getContent().body)
  }
})

State Management

import { StateBot } from '@ixo/matrixclient-sdk'

// Initialize state bot
const stateBot = new StateBot({
  baseUrl: 'https://matrix.ixo.world',
  accessToken: 'BOT_TOKEN'
})

// Set room state
await stateBot.setState(room.id, 'custom.state.type', {
  key: 'value',
  timestamp: Date.now()
})

// Get room state
const state = await stateBot.getState(room.id, 'custom.state.type')

Use Cases

Digital Twin Data

Store and manage digital twin state and history

IoT Telemetry

Collect and process device data streams

Verification Data

Store verification results and evidence

Collaboration

Enable secure team communication

Security Considerations

Best Practices

Room Management

  • Create separate rooms for different purposes
  • Use clear naming conventions
  • Document room purposes
  • Regular access reviews
  • Monitor room sizes

Data Handling

  • Validate data before storage
  • Implement error handling
  • Use appropriate event types
  • Monitor storage usage
  • Regular data cleanup

Performance

  • Batch operations when possible
  • Implement caching
  • Handle rate limits
  • Monitor API usage
  • Optimize file sizes

Next Steps