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diff --git a/changes/prop140 b/changes/prop140 new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..661028ce15 --- /dev/null +++ b/changes/prop140 @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ + o Major features (directory protocol): + - Tor relays and authorities are now able to serve clients an + abbreviated version of the networkstatus consensus document, + containing only the changes since the an older consensus document that + the client holds. Clients now request these documents when + available. When this new protocol is in use by both client and server, + they will use far less bandwidth (up to 94% less) to keep an up-to-date + consensus. Implements proposal 140; closes ticket 13339. Based + on work by by Daniel MartÃ. + |