diff --git a/doc/dnsseed-policy.md b/doc/dnsseed-policy.md --- a/doc/dnsseed-policy.md +++ b/doc/dnsseed-policy.md @@ -1,7 +1,26 @@ -Expectations for DNS Seed operators -==================================== +Bitcoin ABC UAHF-relevant DNS seed information +============================================== -Bitcoin Core attempts to minimize the level of trust in DNS seeds, +Bitcoin ABC uses special seeds under the control of the +UAHF supporting operators, to increase the chance of a smooth +separation of the UAHF network from the non-UAHF-supporting +parts of the network. + +The seeds used by ABC should distribute peers fairly but in a +manner which increases the likelihood that ABC nodes are able +to connect to UAHF compatible peers. + +This may mean that in the beginning, they might serve only +peers that are known to be compatible with UAHF. +Over time, once the UAHF network is stable, criteria in these +peers may be relaxed to approach regular Bitcoin network +conditions and expectations. + + +General expectations for DNS Seed operators +=========================================== + +Bitcoin attempts to minimize the level of trust in DNS seeds, but DNS seeds still pose a small amount of risk for the network. As such, DNS seeds must be run by entities which have some minimum level of trust within the Bitcoin community. @@ -43,8 +62,10 @@ If these expectations cannot be satisfied the operator should discontinue providing services and contact the active Bitcoin -Core development team as well as posting on +development teams as well as posting on [bitcoin-dev](https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/bitcoin-dev). +and +[bitcoin-ml](https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/bitcoin-ml). Behavior outside of these expectations may be reasonable in some situations but should be discussed in public in advance. diff --git a/doc/release-notes.md b/doc/release-notes.md --- a/doc/release-notes.md +++ b/doc/release-notes.md @@ -1,3 +1,8 @@ Bitcoin ABC version 0.14.4 is now available from: <https://download.bitcoinabc.org/0.14.4/> + +Changes in default values: + +- 'forcednsseed' is enabled by default to increase + chance of good connection to UAHF network (see D360)