multiformats / multiformats/java-multiaddr

IPFS addrs should use multihashes, not CIDs.

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Description

The QmId part is actually just a bare base58 encoded multihash (for now). It's a direct hash of the peer's public key.

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Research direction

Start by locating the IPFS multiaddr parsing and formatting entry points in the Java implementation; the issue names the QmId, base58-encoded multihash, and peer public-key hash. Read the surrounding address representation and tests, if present, to determine where CID handling is assumed. Done means IPFS addrs use the described multihash representation rather than CIDs.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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