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BIP324 Proxy: easy integration of v2 transport protocol for light clients (PoC)

BIP324 Proxy: easy integration of v2 transport protocol for light clients (PoC)

Original Postby rustaceanrob

Posted on: March 17, 2024 18:40 UTC

The project in question revolves around the development of a Rust implementation designed to facilitate the transition towards BIP324, with a specific focus on enhancing peer-to-peer (p2p) communication protocols to version 2.

The team behind this initiative is actively working on integrating this implementation as an API that can seamlessly slot into existing TCP logic frameworks employed by clients. A significant achievement for the project has been its ability to minimize dependencies, now primarily relying on a select few from rust-bitcoin.

A key objective moving forward is the construction of a top-level API centered around the Floresta Rust client, which is slated for development in the upcoming week. This step is critical for advancing the project's usability and integration capabilities. For those interested in the technical details or wishing to contribute to the project, the repository is accessible at here.