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The Secure Open Standard for IoT Communication

One Protocol. Every Topology. Uncompromised Security.

AXONS unifies peer-to-peer, client-to-server, and server-to-server communication under a single, battle-tested standard. Built on TLS 1.3, mTLS, and Ed25519 cryptography, it delivers enterprise-grade security from edge devices to global cloud federations.

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Why AXONS

Secure, real-time communication built for connected systems.

Security First

End-to-end encryption with TLS 1.3, mutual authentication (mTLS), and JWS message signing — security is mandatory, never optional.

Multi-Topology

Three native topologies — Peer-to-Peer, Client-to-Server, and Server-to-Server — in a single unified protocol.

Real-Time

Low-latency bidirectional communication over WebSocket, built for telemetry, control, and mission-critical operations.

Open Standard

Fully open specification. Vendor-agnostic, industry-agnostic, and free to implement — no licensing fees, no lock-in.

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One Protocol. Every Topology.

Uncompromised Security.

Unifying secure communication across the entire IoT landscape.

The Advanced eXchange Open Nodes Security (AXONS) protocol is a next-generation open standard designed to unify secure communication across the entire IoT landscape. Whether you are connecting autonomous vehicles in a peer-to-peer platoon, managing hundreds of thousands of devices from a central platform, or federating management servers across continents — AXONS provides a single, consistent, battle-hardened protocol.

Built on proven technologies — TLS 1.3, WebSocket, JSON-RPC, OAuth 2.0, and EdDSA cryptography — AXONS delivers the security posture of an enterprise system with the simplicity required by constrained IoT devices.

Axon Protocol Impact

The foundation of connected transportation.

C2S, P2P and S2S are building the communication infrastructure for the future of transportation.

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Topologies Supported

P2P, Client-Server, and Server-Server native support.

TLS 1.3

Encryption Standard

Exclusively using state-of-the-art encryption protocols.

Ed25519

Signature Algorithm

Battle-hardened EdDSA for mission-critical security.

JSON-RPC 2.0

Message Format

Standardized, lightweight communication protocol.

WSS

Transport Layer

Secure, low-latency WebSocket communication.

Free

License Model

Open specification with no licensing fees or lock-in.

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Learn how C2S, P2P and S2S are creating the communication foundation for the future of transportation.

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Security Uncompromised

Enterprise-Grade Zero Trust

Security is baked into the core of AXONS, not added as an afterthought. We implement a zero-trust architecture suitable for mission-critical industrial and automotive environments.

Mutual TLS (mTLS)

Every connection requires cryptographic verification of both client and server.

TLS 1.3 Encryption

The latest transport security standards ensure all data is encrypted and protected against eavesdropping.

JWS Message Signing

Mandatory signing of every message ensures non-repudiation and prevents data tampering.

Ed25519 Cryptography

Utilizing modern, high-performance elliptic curve signatures for maximum security with minimal overhead.

Every Topology

Universal Communication

One protocol to rule them all. AXONS unifies the three most critical communication patterns into a single, consistent standard.

Topology Features

Low-latency, direct communication between edge nodes for decentralized coordination.

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Real-Time Exchange

High-Frequency Precision

Built for speed and reliability. AXONS delivers the low-latency performance required for real-time telemetry and remote control.

Real-Time Features

Mandatory transport security ensures all real-time data is encrypted and protected against eavesdropping.

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Join the AXONS Consortium today. Gain early access to draft specifications, participate in working groups, and lead the charge in standardized CAV communication.

Benefits of Joining the AXONS Consortium Alliance

Membership offers influence, early access, and hands-on collaboration in developing industry standards.

Voting Rights in Technical Decisions

Members have a direct say in technical decisions, influencing protocol evolution and strategic direction.

Governance

Early Access to Draft Specifications

Gain early visibility into draft specifications to prepare and align your products ahead of wider release.

Early Access

Participation in Working Groups

Collaborate with other members on technical work, standards development, and real-world interoperability projects.

Collaboration

Ability to Submit and Comment on Proposals

Contribute improvement proposals and provide feedback on existing protocol to directly shape the standard.

Influence

Seat in Technical Steering Committee

Strategic members can join the steering committee, guiding the alliance roadmap and technical priorities.

Leadership

Direct Involvement in Interoperability Testing

Participate in hands-on testing to ensure systems work seamlessly across different manufacturers and platforms.

Practical Value

Built on Industry Standards

AXONS leverages proven, open specifications to ensure maximum security, interoperability, and reliability without vendor lock-in.

TLS 1.3 (RFC 8446)
WebSocket (RFC 6455)
JSON-RPC 2.0 (RFC 8259)
OAuth 2.0 (RFC 6749)
EdDSA / Ed25519 (RFC 8032)
X.509 v3 (RFC 5280)
JWS (RFC 7515)
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Contribute to the development of the AXONS protocol and help define the standards for secure, real-time communication in the future of transportation.

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