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Don't you also need to at least verify the file matches the hash requested?
by bagels 12y ago
Don't you also need to at least verify the file matches the hash requested?
- gojomo 12y agoYes, of course. If you use a tree hash, the side sending you content can even include compact proofs that what they're sending you is a legitimate part of a full-file with the desired final hash. So for example, if receiving a 10GB file, you don't have to get all 10GB before learning any particular relayer is a dishonest node.