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rpy3uH

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getting info_hash from tracker

my client gets first peers list from torrent tracker (via HTTP requests). and uses given peer list for connect to DHT-network.

main problem : request to tracker must contain registered on tracker info_hash. my client on first start don't know any info_hash, and to join to DHT-network he must use some info_hash

Is possible to get most popular info_hash from torrent tracker? or last registered? or info_hash of random registered torrent?

sorry my bad english.... thanks

Last edited by rpy3uH (2011-11-13 02:47:11)

DreadWingKnight

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Re: getting info_hash from tracker

You don't need an infohash to join the DHT. Only to get peers. Please re-consult the DHT documentation.

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rpy3uH

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Re: getting info_hash from tracker

in first start my client don't have any peers, and can't join to DHT-network.
So that, for get basic peer list client request to torrent tracker. I write info_hash hard in source code (for, example http://bt.rutor.org:2710/announce?info_ … %4a%3a%42) this is, not good solution! because, torrent may be deleted from tracker.
I want more universal way.

I think this method will be universal
1. request most popular torrents (info_hash's) from tracker, or 5-10 random torrents in last 4 hours
2. request from tracker peer list for given torrents (info_hash's)

Last edited by rpy3uH (2011-11-13 03:49:37)

DreadWingKnight

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Re: getting info_hash from tracker

Then define a static DHT entry node and have it point to a system that you keep a DHT-linked client running all the time.

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rpy3uH

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Re: getting info_hash from tracker

Then define a static DHT entry node and have it point to a system that you keep a DHT-linked client running all the time.

this way does not suit me, because it require server. and method depends on the server. I do not need any dependences.

I need method for getting peers from trackers. As I understand, HTTP-trackers don't provide access to registered info_hashs.

rpy3uH

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Re: getting info_hash from tracker

idea:
1. load page http://thepiratebay.org/top/all or similar page on other trackers
2. parse page and extract magnet-links
3. request peers for info_hashs from given magnet-links

Last edited by rpy3uH (2011-11-13 06:30:09)

DreadWingKnight

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Re: getting info_hash from tracker

Don't do it automatically. That would be potentially a DoS attack.

Just parse DHT nodes from peers you get from trackers on torrents that people load.

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