WTOn
WTOn, short for Weighted Temporal Overlay Network, is a framework for designing overlay networks that adapt to changing conditions by using time-aware, weighted connections. In WTOn, each node maintains neighbor relationships with weights that vary over time, reflecting metrics such as latency, bandwidth, reliability, and energy. The overlay operates atop an underlying physical network and can be established either statically or through dynamic discovery.
The purpose of WTOn is to improve routing robustness and efficiency in environments with frequent topology
Structure and operation involve edges with time-dependent weights w(e, t). Routing seeks a path with minimal
Applications are primarily in research domains such as delay-tolerant networks, mobile ad hoc networks, dynamic content
Limitations and status include that WTOn is largely in the research arena. Real-world adoption faces challenges
See also: temporal graphs, overlay networks, delay-tolerant networking, quality-of-service routing.