From 8dd1028aa2788cbd3bbb960ed8eaee7cda7c22c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Mathewson Date: Wed, 3 May 2017 15:27:18 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Changes file for prop140 --- changes/prop140 | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) create mode 100644 changes/prop140 diff --git a/changes/prop140 b/changes/prop140 new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..04a30dcb57 --- /dev/null +++ b/changes/prop140 @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ + 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. +