docs.waku.org/docs/learn/concepts/peer-exchange.md
2025-09-30 10:01:06 +10:00

794 B

title hide_table_of_contents displayed_sidebar
Peer Exchange true learn

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.

:::info Peer Exchange enables requesting random peers from other network nodes without revealing information about their connectivity or neighbourhood. :::

Pros

  • Low resource requirements.
  • Decentralised with random sampling of nodes from a global view using Discv5.

Cons

  • Decreased anonymity.
  • Imposes additional load on responder nodes.

Overview

import PeerExchange from "@site/diagrams/_peer-exchange.md";

<PeerExchange />