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Previously, a protocol could be any sequence of bytes as long as it started with `/`. Now, we directly parse a protocol as `String` which enforces it to be valid UTF8. To notify users of this change, we delete the `ProtocolName` trait. The new requirement is that users need to provide a type that implements `AsRef<str>`. We also add a `StreamProtocol` newtype in `libp2p-swarm` which provides an easy way for users to ensure their protocol strings are compliant. The newtype enforces that protocol strings start with `/`. `StreamProtocol` also implements `AsRef<str>`, meaning users can directly use it in their upgrades. `multistream-select` by itself only changes marginally with this patch. The only thing we enforce in the type-system is that protocols must implement `AsRef<str>`. Resolves: #2831. Pull-Request: #3746.
Central repository for work on libp2p
This repository is the central place for Rust development of the libp2p spec.
Getting started
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Main documentation can be found on https://docs.rs/libp2p.
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The examples folder contains small binaries showcasing the many protocols in this repository.
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For security related issues please file a private security vulnerability report or reach out to security@libp2p.io. Please do not file a public issue on GitHub.
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To report bugs, suggest improvements or request new features please open a GitHub issue on this repository.
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For rust-libp2p specific questions please use the GitHub Discussions forum https://github.com/libp2p/rust-libp2p/discussions.
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For discussions and questions related to multiple libp2p implementations please use the libp2p Discourse forum https://discuss.libp2p.io.
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For general project updates and discussions join the biweekly libp2p Community Calls.
Repository Structure
The main components of this repository are structured as follows:
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core/: The implementation oflibp2p-corewith itsTransportandStreamMuxerAPI on which almost all other crates depend. -
transports/: Implementations of transport protocols (e.g. TCP) and protocol upgrades (e.g. for authenticated encryption, compression, ...) based on thelibp2p-coreTransportAPI . -
muxers/: Implementations of theStreamMuxerinterface oflibp2p-core, e.g. (sub)stream multiplexing protocols on top of (typically TCP) connections. Multiplexing protocols are (mandatory)Transportupgrades. -
swarm/: The implementation oflibp2p-swarmbuilding onlibp2p-corewith the central interfacesNetworkBehaviourandConnectionHandlerused to implement application protocols (seeprotocols/). -
protocols/: Implementations of application protocols based on thelibp2p-swarmAPIs. -
misc/: Utility libraries. -
libp2p/examples/: Worked examples of built-in application protocols (seeprotocols/) with commonTransportconfigurations.
Community Guidelines
The libp2p project operates under the IPFS Code of Conduct.
tl;dr
- Be respectful.
- We're here to help: abuse@ipfs.io
- Abusive behavior is never tolerated.
- Violations of this code may result in swift and permanent expulsion from the IPFS [and libp2p] community.
- "Too long, didn't read" is not a valid excuse for not knowing what is in this document.
Maintainers
(In alphabetical order.)
- João Oliveira (@jxs)
- Max Inden (@mxinden)
- Thomas Eizinger (@thomaseizinger)
Notable users
(open a pull request if you want your project to be added here)
- COMIT - Bitcoin–Monero Cross-chain Atomic Swap.
- Forest - An implementation of Filecoin written in Rust.
- fuel-core - A Rust implementation of the Fuel protocol.
- HotShot - Decentralized sequencer in Rust developed by Espresso Systems.
- ipfs-embed - A small embeddable ipfs implementation used and maintained by Actyx.
- iroh - Next-generation implementation of IPFS for Cloud & Mobile platforms.
- Lighthouse - Ethereum consensus client in Rust.
- Locutus - Global, observable, decentralized key-value store.
- rust-ipfs - IPFS implementation in Rust.
- Starcoin - A smart contract blockchain network that scales by layering.
- Subspace - Subspace Network reference implementation
- Substrate - Framework for blockchain innovation, used by Polkadot.
- Ursa - Decentralized Content Delivery & Edge Compute.