Introduction

OBJECTS is an open protocol & network for developing physical design apps

Core Principles

Local-first: Data is stored locally and synced peer-to-peer. Apps work offline by default with no central server dependency.
Mobile-friendly: Built on QUIC for reliable connectivity across network transitions and intermittent connections.
User-owned: One login, all your data. Switch apps instantly with a single account. Your projects follow you everywhere.
Privacy-first: Users control who accesses their data. Apps require explicit permission to read or sync your projects.
Peer-to-peer: Direct device-to-device communication. No intermediary required for data access or sync. (Initial nodes will be operated by OBJECTS Foundation)

Portable Identity: Passkey-based identity that works across all apps built on the protocol.
Interoperable Data: Shared data model allows apps to read and write the same design projects.
End-to-end Encrypted: All data and communications encrypted by default. Apps can only access your data with your explicit permission.
Permissionless: Build and ship apps without platform approval or API keys. Launch with instant access to users who already have accounts and data. Skip user acquisition from scratch.

Collaborative Design: Real-time multi-user editing with automatic conflict resolution.
Offline-first Apps: Full functionality without connectivity, sync projects when available.
Cross-app Workflows: Users move designs between apps without export/import friction.

Join the OBJECTS group chat to get support, share your projects, and contribute to the development of the protocol.