multiformats / multiformats/multiaddr

Multiaddr URI scheme

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Description

I'd like to propose the following URI scheme for multiaddrs: multiaddr:<string-encoded-multiaddr>.

This would give us the ability to pass in a multiaddr where a URI is expected (e.g. HTTP redirects). A bit more context here: https://github.com/libp2p/specs/pull/568.

I don't think any multiaddrs in use today are incompatible with the generic URI syntax. Specifically section 3.3 for Paths.

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The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the proposed multiaddr URI scheme, the linked specs pull request, and RFC 3986 section 3.3. Done would require an agreed scheme and defined repository behavior and validation, but those details are not specified here.

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Tech stack
go
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
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Needs clarification
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