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net processing: Reduce resource usage for inbound block-relay-only connections #22778 #6

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rajarshimaitra commented 1 year ago

Session Details

Date: 26-01-2023
Time: IST 20:00 (UTC 14:30)
Jitsi: https://meet.jit.si/BitshalaPRReviewClub
PR: https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/22778
Context: P2P Network
Difficulty: Moderate
Language: ['C++']
Notes and Questions: https://bitcoincore.reviews/22778

Summary

Inferring block-relay-only connections from version messages and skipping the initialization of specific structures can reduce resource usage.

Learning

Different types of network connections.
Peer Handshake Protocol.
Looking deep into net_processing.cpp.

Note: Drop your PR and review related questions below

rajarshimaitra commented 1 year ago

Extra Reading

Bitcoin Handshake protocol with relevant code sections from net_processing.cpp : https://github.com/brunoerg/bitcoin-core-notes/blob/main/general-notes/net_processing_version_handshake.md. Thanks to Bruno Garcia for suggesting.