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Packet DB

Packet DB

The Packet DB is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing peer-to-peer packets in Rakis. It serves as the central hub for all network communication, ensuring that packets are processed, validated, and transmitted across the various P2P networks supported by Rakis.

Packet Processing

When a peer-to-peer packet is received from any of the connected networks, it is passed to the PacketDB for processing. The PacketDB performs several crucial tasks:

  1. Signature Verification: Each incoming packet is signed by the sending peer using their private key. The PacketDB verifies the signature to ensure the packet's integrity and authenticity.

  2. Deduplication: The PacketDB checks if the packet has already been received and processed. This prevents unnecessary duplication and ensures efficient storage and processing.

  3. Packet Validation: Depending on the packet type, the PacketDB performs additional validation checks. For example, if the packet is an InferenceRevealRequest, the PacketDB checks if the request is valid and if the node is part of the specified quorum.

  4. Event Emission: After validating the packet, the PacketDB emits events based on the packet type. These events are consumed by other components of Rakis, such as the InferenceDB and the QuorumDB.

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The PacketDB acts as a centralized hub for all incoming and outgoing packets, ensuring that packets are properly validated, deduplicated, and routed to the appropriate components within Rakis.

Packet Transmission

In addition to processing incoming packets, the PacketDB is responsible for transmitting packets across the connected P2P networks. When a component within Rakis needs to send a packet, it calls the transmitPacket method of the PacketDB.

Step 1

The PacketDB signs the packet using the node's private key, ensuring the packet's authenticity and integrity.

Step 2

The signed packet is stored in the PacketDB for future reference and deduplication.

Step 3

The PacketDB broadcasts the packet across all connected P2P networks, leveraging the redundancy provided by the multiple networks to ensure reliable delivery.

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By broadcasting packets across multiple P2P networks, Rakis increases the likelihood of successful packet delivery, even in the face of network disruptions or failures.

Peer List Management

The PacketDB plays a crucial role in managing the list of known peers in the network. It does this by processing KnownPeers packets, which contain information about peers discovered by other nodes.

When a KnownPeers packet is received, the PacketDB updates the PeerDB with the new peer information. This includes details such as the peer's synthientId (public key), chain identities, and the networks they were seen on.

Additionally, the PacketDB periodically transmits its own KnownPeers packet, which contains information about the peers it has discovered. This helps propagate peer information throughout the network, ensuring that all nodes have a comprehensive view of the active participants.

By managing and sharing peer information, the PacketDB contributes to the decentralized nature of Rakis, enabling nodes to discover and communicate with each other without relying on a central authority.

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