On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 2:47 AM, Gregory Maxwell <gmaxw...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The tor network works based on a centralized (well, in theory, > federated) trusted directory service. (More info in > https://gitweb.torproject.org/torspec.git?a=blob_plain;hb=HEAD;f=dir-spec.txt).
Thanks! > Much of data that is not related to relay related is just generated by > probes, e.g. semi-trusted bandwidth authorities that measure node > performance back to the directory authorities. Right, so there is more involved than just adding having nodes provide measuring points, a third-party is also performing tests on the nodes. In a way it looks similar to how the Bitcoin DNS seeds work, trying to find good and stable nodes, although more extensive. Wladimir ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Is your legacy SCM system holding you back? Join Perforce May 7 to find out: • 3 signs your SCM is hindering your productivity • Requirements for releasing software faster • Expert tips and advice for migrating your SCM now http://p.sf.net/sfu/perforce _______________________________________________ Bitcoin-development mailing list Bitcoin-development@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitcoin-development
