HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet

DHT support

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#57 opened on Mar 16, 2015

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Description

Similar to torrent's DHT solution, required features:

  • Find peer to specified site file (to allow sites to add optionally download files)
  • Ipv6 and tor address support for peers
  • It should work using on Tor (TCP only, maybe UDP on clearnet)
  • No other library dependency if possible
  • Store peer ips to allow work without bootstrap server

Maybe its requred to separate the DHT from Peer Exchange

Please comment if you have other ideas/suggestions.

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Research direction
Study existing DHT implementations in JavaScript (e.g., bittorrent dht) and adapt them for ZeroNet's custom needs. Focus on peer discovery, IPv6/Tor support, and avoiding external dependencies. You can start by reading the ZeroNet source code to understand current peer exchange and then design a DHT module that integrates with the existing network layer.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
networkingdistributed systems
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Over 1 week
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
DHT and P2P networking conceptsJavaScriptBitTorrent protocol
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20