The libp2p relay example showcases how to create a relay node that can route messages between different peers in a p2p network.
To run the example, follow these steps:
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Run the relay node by executing the following command:
cargo run -- --port <port> --secret-key-seed <seed>
Replace
<port>
with the port number on which the relay node will listen for incoming connections. Replace<seed>
with a seed value used to generate a deterministic peer ID for the relay node. -
The relay node will start listening for incoming connections. It will print the listening address once it is ready.
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Connect other libp2p nodes to the relay node by specifying the relay's listening address as one of the bootstrap nodes in their configuration.
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Once the connections are established, the relay node will facilitate communication between the connected peers, allowing them to exchange messages and data.
The libp2p relay example demonstrates how to implement a relay node. By running a relay node and connecting other libp2p nodes to it, users can create a decentralized network where peers can communicate and interact with each other.