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title: Content Topics
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Content topics optimize node bandwidth usage by filtering messages based on specific topics of interest. They enable dApps to selectively process incoming live messages ([Relay](/overview/concepts/protocols#waku-relay) or [Filter](/overview/concepts/protocols#waku-filter)) and retrieve historical messages ([Store](/overview/concepts/protocols#waku-store)) that match their filtering criteria. For more information, please refer to the [WAKU2-TOPICS](https://rfc.vac.dev/spec/23/#content-topics) specification.
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## Content Topic Format
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Here is the recommended format for content topics:
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`/{application-name}/{version}/{content-topic-name}/{encoding}`
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- `application-name`: This is the unique name of your decentralized application (dApp) to prevent conflicts with other dApps.
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- `version`: Typically starting at 1, this field helps track breaking changes in your messages.
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- `content-topic-name`: The specific name of the content topic used for filtering. If your dApp utilizes Waku for multiple features, it is advisable to have a separate content topic for each feature.
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- `encoding`: The message serialization/encoding format, with [Protobuf](https://protobuf.dev/) (`proto`) being the commonly used choice.
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For instance, if your dApp is called `SuperCrypto` and it allows users to receive notifications and send private messages, you can consider utilizing the following content topics:
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- `/supercrypto/1/notification/proto`
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- `/supercrypto/1/private-message/proto`
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