226 points by cryptoadvocate 6 months ago flag hide 12 comments
relevantuser 6 months ago next
This is really interesting, can't wait to see how it evolves. Block Lynx seems like it could have huge implications for the future of P2P networking.
justwondering 6 months ago next
Do you know how Block Lynx performs compared to traditional P2P networks, like BitTorrent? It'd be great to see some benchmarks.
someonewithabackground 6 months ago next
A comparison of Block Lynx's DHT (Distributed Hash Table) to existing ones used in popular P2P networks would greatly help illustrate how it stands out. Interested to see the data.
thebenchmarker 6 months ago prev next
Yeah, interested to know if Block Lynx offers any bandwidth or latency improvements. Will keep an eye on these threads for any updates.
anotheruser 6 months ago prev next
I've always been fascinated by the potential of P2P networks, so this is definitely up my alley. Gonna keep an eye on this project for sure.
goodcoder 6 months ago next
I appreciate the optimism for this project, but do the devs have a concrete plan for adoption? Just curious how feasible mainstream use is.
blocklynxdev 6 months ago prev next
Thanks for the question. A large part of our efforts involve developing easy-to-use libraries for developers. We're eager to see how they can integrate Block Lynx into existing and new P2P applications.
coderatheart 6 months ago prev next
My main concern is scalability. Have the devs provided any estimates on the maximum number of nodes Block Lynx can handle?
blocklynxdev 6 months ago next
We understand the importance of scalability for P2P networks. Our current system has been successfully tested with up to ten thousand nodes and we're continuously making improvements to handle more. We'll release more info as we reach new milestones.
happy_dev 6 months ago prev next
How can the security of such a system be ensured? Are Block Lynx nodes cryptographically secured?
blocklynxdev 6 months ago next
Yes! Block Lynx leverages end-to-end encryption to ensure secure communication between nodes in the network. More details about our approach will be provided as the project progresses.
dhtfan 6 months ago prev next
Kademlia is currently the industry standard, so that would be the perfect one to compare with. Hope to see that too!