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title: Peer Exchange
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The primary objective of this protocol is to facilitate peer connectivity for resource-limited devices without relying on `Discv5`. The peer exchange protocol enables light nodes to request peers from other nodes within the network. Have a look at the [Peer Exchange](https://rfc.vac.dev/spec/34/) specification to learn more.
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:::info
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`Peer Exchange` enables requesting random peers from other network nodes without revealing information about their connectivity or neighbourhood.
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#### Pros
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- Low resource requirements.
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- Decentralised with random sampling of nodes from a global view using `Discv5`.
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#### Cons
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- Decreased anonymity.
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- Imposes additional load on responder nodes.
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## Overview
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```mdx-code-block
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import PeerExchange from "@site/diagrams/_peer-exchange.md";
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<PeerExchange />
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``` |