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`RawNetworkMessage` naming

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Description

Usually Raw indicates Vec<u8> or similar structure but this is really just NetworkMessage + Magic. I think the names should be improved.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the RawNetworkMessage definition and its usages, then clarify the intended replacement names before updating references and verifying that the naming is consistent.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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