lbryio / lbryio/lbry-sdk

consider switching wallet server api to protobuf

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area: hub needs: exploration priority: low type: improvement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

goals: decrease the amount of data transferred, thereby speeding up requests and header download.

not strictly required for this epic, but a nice-to-have

### pros
- faster (less data transferred)

### cons
- lots of work
- breaks stratum compatibility. stratum is an unofficial standard in the crypto community. as an example, someone could point their coinomi app at our wallet server and it would work.

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Research direction

The issue names the wallet server API and Stratum compatibility but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the wallet server API and documenting how Stratum clients interact with it. Done would require a decided protocol approach with its transfer benefits and compatibility impact established.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api, backend, blockchain
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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