Class: BaseTransport

bitmessage/net/base. BaseTransport

new BaseTransport()

Base transport class. Allows to use single class for both client and server modes (as separate instances).

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Methods

(abstract) bootstrap() → {Promise.<Array>}

Do the transport-specific bootstrap process and return promise that contains discovered nodes when fulfilled (both modes).
NOTE: Do not use nodes received by this method in addr messages! This is meaningless.

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Type
Promise.<Array>

(abstract) broadcast(msg, payloadopt)

Send message to all connected clients (server mode only).

Parameters:
Name Type Attributes Description
msg Buffer | string

Encoded message or command string

payload Buffer <optional>

Message payload (used if the first argument is a string)

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(abstract) close()

Close connection(s) and/or stop listening (both modes).

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(abstract) connect()

Connect to the transport-specific address. Enters client mode. Should emit open event after successful connect and established event after verack messages exchange.

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(abstract) listen()

Listen for the transport-specific incoming connections. Enters server mode. Should emit connection event with a transport instance for each new connection.

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(abstract) send(msg, payloadopt)

Send message over the wire (client mode only).

Parameters:
Name Type Attributes Description
msg Buffer | string

Encoded message or command string

payload Buffer <optional>

Message payload (used if the first argument is a string)

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