Network Authentication¶

This document details the network authentication processes in Anya.

Authentication Processes¶

1. Peer Authentication¶

• Node identity verification
• Connection handshake
• Protocol version verification
• Network magic verification

2. Message Authentication¶

• Message signing
• Signature verification
• Checksum validation
• Sequence verification

3. Service Authentication¶

• Service discovery
• Service verification
• Capability negotiation
• Version compatibility

4. Access Control¶

• Node permissions
• Service permissions
• Relay permissions
• Mining permissions

Security Considerations¶

• Network Security
• Network Authorization
• Key Management

Related Documentation¶

• Network Types
• P2P Communication
• Node Configuration

Last updated: 2025-06-02