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• hoprd/hoprd/example_cfg.yaml (2 hunks)
• hoprd/rest-api/src/peers.rs (1 hunks)
• transport/api/src/network_notifier.rs (1 hunks)
• transport/network/src/config.rs (2 hunks)
• transport/network/src/constants.rs (1 hunks)
• transport/network/src/ping.rs (16 hunks)
• transport/protocol/src/heartbeat/config.rs (1 hunks)
• transport/protocol/src/lib.rs (1 hunks)

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transport/protocol/src/heartbeat/config.rs (1)

13-13: Verify if 6 seconds is sufficient for network traversal

The reduction in timeout from 15s to 6s is significant. While this could make the system more responsive, we should verify that 6s is sufficient for:

1. Network traversal across different geographical regions
2. NAT traversal scenarios
3. High-latency network conditions

Let's analyze the historical ping latencies to validate this change:

✅ Verification successful

6 second timeout is reasonable for heartbeat rounds

The timeout is specifically for heartbeat rounds, not individual pings. Individual ping operations maintain their own 30-second timeout for handling worst-case network scenarios. The heartbeat timeout can be more aggressive as it's a continuous health check where timeouts are expected and handled gracefully.

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transport/network/src/constants.rs (1)

13-13: Consider resource implications of increased parallel pings

The increase from 14 to 25 parallel pings could significantly impact system resources. Please verify:

1. Memory usage under peak load
2. Network bandwidth consumption
3. System stability with increased concurrent operations

Let's check for any existing resource constraints or related issues:

✅ Verification successful

Parallel ping limit increase is properly implemented and safe

The increase in DEFAULT_MAX_PARALLEL_PINGS is safe based on:

• Implementation enforces the limit correctly via split_off mechanism
• Covered by test cases verifying parallel behavior
• Used for network health probing with proper timeout controls
• No evidence of resource issues in the codebase

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hoprd/rest-api/src/peers.rs (1)

142-144: LGTM! Error handling improvement

The addition of explicit timeout error handling improves the API's error reporting capabilities, which aligns well with the PR objectives. The use of StatusCode::UNPROCESSABLE_ENTITY is appropriate for this scenario.

transport/protocol/src/lib.rs (1)

373-373: Improved error logging format.

The change enhances error visibility by explicitly labeling the error variable in the structured logging format, making debugging easier.

transport/network/src/ping.rs (2)

139-159: Enhanced error handling with NetworkingError.

The error handling has been improved by:

1. Using specific NetworkingError types instead of generic errors
2. Adding detailed error messages for different failure scenarios
3. Properly categorizing timeout vs internal errors

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63-63: Verify impact of increased parallel pings.

The default max_parallel_pings has been increased from 14 to 25, which could impact system resources in larger networks.

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Parallel pings increase is safe and within system limits

The increase from 14 to 25 parallel pings is well within the established system limits, as the codebase already handles much higher concurrency:

• libp2p concurrent dial limit: 255
• Max concurrent streams: 1024
• Max negotiating inbound streams: 255

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transport/network/src/config.rs (1)

51-52: Consider impact of reduced ignore timeframe.

The ignore_timeframe has been reduced from 4 minutes to 2 minutes. While this makes the system more responsive to network changes, it could lead to increased network traffic due to more frequent retries.

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hoprd/hoprd/example_cfg.yaml (1)

204-204: Configuration aligns with code changes.

The configuration values have been updated to match the code changes:

1. ignore_timeframe reduced to 120 seconds (matching the 2-minute default in config.rs)
2. heartbeat timeout reduced to 6 seconds for faster network responsiveness

Also applies to: 227-227

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hoprd/hoprd/example_cfg.yaml (3)

180-180: Consider network size and resource implications of increased parallel probes.

Increasing max_parallel_probes from 14 to 25 will help cover more peers in larger networks during each heartbeat round. However, this also means:

• Higher concurrent network connections
• Increased memory usage
• More CPU utilization for probe processing

Please verify resource utilization under peak load with this configuration:

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Change aligns with codebase defaults and implementation constraints

The increase to 25 parallel probes matches the default value defined in transport/network/src/constants.rs. The implementation includes validation to prevent negative values and shows no hard resource limits that would be impacted by this change.

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227-227: Evaluate timeout reduction impact on slower network segments.

Decreasing the heartbeat timeout from 15s to 6s will speed up failure detection, but:

• May cause false negatives in networks with higher latency
• Could lead to unnecessary peer disconnections in congested conditions

Let's analyze the timeout handling implementation:

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Timeout reduction is safe due to layered quality assessment

The reduction of heartbeat timeout from 15s to 6s is safe because:

• Individual ping failures don't immediately impact peer quality (uses 25-sample moving average)
• Quality degradation is gradual (0.1 step per failure)
• Network has built-in resilience with backoff mechanisms
• Multiple successful pings are required to significantly change peer quality

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204-204: Verify impact of reduced ignore timeframe on network stability.

Reducing ignore_timeframe from 240s to 120s means nodes will be retried more frequently after failures. While this can help recover from temporary issues faster, consider:

• Could lead to more frequent connection attempts to genuinely problematic nodes
• May increase network chatter in unstable environments

Let's check if there are any existing retry limits or backoff mechanisms:

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Reduced ignore timeframe is safe due to existing protective measures

The change from 240s to 120s is safe because the system implements:

• Exponential backoff (exponent: 1.5) with minimum delay of 2.0s
• Quality tracking with 25-sample moving average window
• Proper peer status management with connection rate limiting

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