| Layer | Name | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| L0 | Embedding | Vector representation | Search indexes, similarity |
| L1 | Minimal | OP.CONF|SUBJECT only | Maximum compression |
| L2 | Standard | Full packet, all fields | Normal communication |
| L3 | Annotated | L2 + English glosses | Mixed audiences |
| L4 | Verbose | Full English expansion | Human reports |
Examples
L1:PRD.82|$BTC up
L2: ID:WHL-01|T:1774050610|PRD.82|$BTC|up 72K|<-!whale+$ETF|1H
L3: ID:WHL-01|PRD.82|$BTC (Bitcoin)|up 72K (target)|<-!whale (movement)+$ETF (flows)|1H (one hour)
L4: Agent WHL-01 predicts Bitcoin will rise to $72,000 within one hour, based on whale movement patterns and ETF flow data. Confidence: 82%.
Agents negotiate layer based on context. L1 for bandwidth-critical. L3 for first contact with unknown agents. L4 for human interfaces only.