diff --git a/rfc/dag-1-bandwidth-incentives.md b/rfc/dag-1-bandwidth-incentives.md index e6f58e6..c8ff410 100644 --- a/rfc/dag-1-bandwidth-incentives.md +++ b/rfc/dag-1-bandwidth-incentives.md @@ -279,6 +279,20 @@ Alice want to pay `x` to Bob, then they update the state as follows: Notice that this requires only an exchange of signed updates between Alice and Bob. Signatures from and communication with the intermediary are not necessary. +### Cashless entry + +Dagger allows for cashless entry; participation in the network without a need to +lock up funds upfront. This works as follows: + + 1. A new peer -Carol- opens up a ledger channel with an intermediary, with an + allocation of 0 funds to Carol. Because Carol initially has no funds in the + channel, the intermediary does not require a deposit from Carol in the + `AssetHolder` contract. + 2. Carol can now start to offer services in the Dagger network, for instance + to Dave. Carol, Dave and the intermediary can open a virtual channel, which + allows Dave to pay Carol for services rendered. When the virtual channel is + closed, the earned funds are moved to Carols ledger channel. + Open Questions -------------- @@ -295,3 +309,9 @@ Open Questions 4. The blockchain should be monitored for any challenges regarding state channels. How to incorporate a monitoring protocol into Dagger is an open question, to be answered in a future RFC. + 5. The impact on privacy of using micropayments for bandwidth needs to be + addressed. Who can learn what you're storing and downloading on the network + through payment channels? + 6. Pricing of bandwidth is as of yet unspecified . Does every byte downloaded + from the network have the same price regardless of the peer it's being + downloaded from? Do we have free downloads?