> > Why not combine these two? > > I believe its because it allows the node which will have to use the > bloom filter to scan transactions to chose how much effort it wants to > put into each transaction on behalf of the SPV client.
If that's the case then the negotiation protocol needs to be specified too. It seems heavy though. If a node is getting overloaded it could just disconnect intensive peers or refuse new connections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Bitcoin-development mailing list Bitcoin-development@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bitcoin-development
