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A deterministic binary serialization language for encoding structured data into compact, verifiable payloads.
Example
Encoding
Deterministic
Same input always produces identical binary output. No key-order ambiguity, no floating-point surprises.
Wire Format
Compact Binary
Vein format is 60% smaller than JSON. Four-byte header, typed fields, zero padding.
Integrity
Verifiable
Built-in SHA-256 fingerprinting with canonical key sorting. Content integrity at every hop.
Pipeline
Five Core Primitives
Schema
Define types
Encode
JSON → Vein
Decode
Vein → JSON
Fingerprint
SHA-256 hash
Verify
Check integrity
Explore
Documentation
Basics
Schema, encoding, decoding, fingerprinting, and verification
Language
Type system, Vein wire format, and determinism guarantees
Compiler
CLI reference, programmatic API, and error catalog
Internals
Encoder/decoder internals, canonicalization, StackNet integration
Playground
Interactive LODE compiler — edit, compile, and inspect Vein binaries
Use Cases
Model layers, prompt contracts, and configuration distribution
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