Containers

Overview of ZAPP containers.
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ZAPP containers can embed multiple data formats in one container. Key features include:

  • Minimal overhead: 4-byte container header and 10-byte header for each payload
  • Variable-length multiple payloads with no inherent container size limit
  • Extensible via IANA ID + TypeID mechanism

Diagram of a ZAPP container header followed by multiple payloads and their headers