matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec
Bridging P2P and Normal Matrix without creating point of failure
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Description
**Link to problem area**: https://arewep2pyet.com/
**Issue**
According to Are we p2p yet, it is intended for P2P Matrix to be bridged to the main protocol through
> A server which can bridge traffic between P2P and normal matrix e.g @ed25519-key:server-name.com or a bridge.
I wonder what’s the current thinking on implementing this bridging server. My concern is it could potentially create a point of failure like `matrix.org` which can get blocked in hostile nation-states (China, Iran, etc.), thus wiping out the very benefit of using P2P in those situations.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start with the issue description and the linked Are we p2p yet? problem area; no source file, test, or entry point is named. Investigate the current Matrix P2P-to-normal-Matrix bridging design and document a direction that avoids a single point of failure, with the relevant specification changes identified as the definition of done.
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Assessment
- Domain
- distributed-systems, networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100