The R5N Distributed Hash Table
draft-schanzen-r5n-07
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| Authors | Martin Schanzenbach , Christian Grothoff , Bernd Fix | ||
| Last updated | 2025-09-18 (Latest revision 2025-03-17) | ||
| RFC stream | Independent Submission | ||
| Intended RFC status | Informational | ||
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Abstract
This document contains the R^5N DHT technical specification. R^5N is a secure distributed hash table (DHT) routing algorithm and data structure for decentralized applications. It features an open peer- to-peer overlay routing mechanism which supports ad-hoc permissionless participation and support for topologies in restricted-route environments. Optionally, the paths data takes through the overlay can be recorded, allowing decentralized applications to use the DHT to discover routes. This document defines the normative wire format of protocol messages, routing algorithms, cryptographic routines and security considerations for use by implementers. This specification was developed outside the IETF and does not have IETF consensus. It is published here to guide implementation of R^5N and to ensure interoperability among implementations including the pre-existing GNUnet implementation.
Authors
Martin Schanzenbach
Christian Grothoff
Bernd Fix
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