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The Bitcoin communication protocol serves as the fundamental infrastructure that enables peer-to-peer transactions and network synchronization in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This protocol operates through a decentralized network of nodes that communicate using specific message types and data structures.
Nodes in the Bitcoin network utilize the communication protocol to broadcast transactions, propagate new blocks, and maintain consensus across the distributed ledger. The protocol employs a gossip mechanism where nodes share information with their peers, ensuring that all participants eventually reach the same state of the blockchain.
Key components of the Bitcoin communication protocol include the handshake process, inventory messaging, and block propagation. The protocol uses TCP connections on port 8333 by default and implements various message types such as version, verack, inv, getdata, and block to facilitate efficient network communication.
Security features embedded in the communication protocol help prevent Sybil attacks and ensure data integrity. The protocol\“s design emphasizes reliability and fault tolerance, allowing the network to continue operating even when individual nodes fail or become unreachable. |
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发表于 2025-10-27 18:24:15