BEAM implements the MW protocol (with some extensions), which is based on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC).

• Cryptographic primitives
• Merkle trees
  • DMMR layout
• Core transaction elements
• Blocks, headers, System States: concept, relevant structures and values
• System State in-depth
• Node
  • Initial synchronization
• Secure bulletin board system (SBBS)
• Beam Equihash specification