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Feat(libp2p/kad-dht): Amino DHT provideSweep analysis

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Description

https://blog.ipfs.tech/2023-09-amino-refactoring/ calls out some issues with go-libp2p-kad that we should confirm are not affecting us.

  • reduce connections opened
  • speed up reprovide
  • ensure updated provideSweep wont impact us

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the Amino DHT provideSweep implementation and the linked Amino refactoring discussion. Measure or inspect connection creation and reprovide behavior, then document whether the updated provideSweep could affect this project; done means all three concerns have confirmed findings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
distributed-systems, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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