[Lightning-dev] [PATCH v3] daemon: encrypted communication (version 3)

Pierre pm+lists at acinq.fr
Tue Oct 27 10:34:44 UTC 2015


Hi Rusty,

> 5) Unknown protobuf fields are handled in the protocol as follows
>    (including in the initial Authenticate packet):
>
>    1) Odd numbered fields are optional, and backwards compatible.
>    2) Even numbered fields are required; abort if you get one.

I don't get it, what is it about ?

Thanks,

Pierre


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