01Definition
BIP152 sends short transaction identifiers so peers reconstruct blocks from their mempools with less bandwidth and latency.
02Context
BIP152 sends short transaction identifiers so peers reconstruct blocks from their mempools with less bandwidth and latency. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Compact block relay helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph