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perf: multithreading within an enclave

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c:runtime/compute p:2
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Description

Find ways to multi-thread in the compute node.
Currently, request decryption, request processing, and response/state encryption happens in a single thread. We should be able to multi-thread aspects of the core trusted Ekiden library to speed some of these parts up

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Research direction

The issue identifies request decryption, request processing, and response/state encryption in the compute node and trusted Ekiden library as the affected areas. Start by tracing those paths and determining safe concurrency boundaries. Done means the relevant work can run across multiple threads without compromising enclave behavior, with a measurable performance improvement.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
backend, performance, security
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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