oasisprotocol / oasisprotocol/oasis-core

Nodes could cache received checkpoints even when not checkpointing

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Description

Even when storage nodes are not checkpointing on their own, they could cache checkpoints that they used to sync.

They could even randomly decide to replicate some checkpoints for better availability.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First understand how storage nodes receive and sync checkpoints, then determine the intended caching and replication policy. Done should include an agreed design for when checkpoints are cached and how random replication improves availability.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
blockchain, distributed-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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