multiformats / multiformats/multiaddr

Onion V2 address is no longer supported in Tor

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Description

Onion V2 address is no longer supported in Tor, should we remove it?

More info: https://support.torproject.org/onionservices/v2-deprecation/

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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 how this repository represents and handles Onion V2 addresses, then compare that behavior with the linked Tor deprecation notice. The issue does not identify files, tests, or a settled removal plan, so the scope and definition of done need to be clarified before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
networking
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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