# Message Format

Messages that are sent to the various feeds will be JSON objects with the following similar format.

| Property    | Type   | Description                                                         |
| ----------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `sequence`  | int    | The sequence number that the message was sent in.                   |
| `recipient` | string | The feed that the message was sent to                               |
| `timestamp` | int    | The UNIX timestamp (in microseconds)                                |
| `payload`   | json   | The payload parameter will be a JSON string that contains then data |

{% hint style="info" %}
Please note that the `sequence` number sent by the websocket is not guaranteed to be in ascending order. If you detect any gaps or incorrect ordering you should reconnect.
{% endhint %}