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diff --git a/changes/prop221 b/changes/prop221 index b2bf44bc3..63ef763e9 100644 --- a/changes/prop221 +++ b/changes/prop221 @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ - o Minor features: - - Stop sending the CREATE_FAST cells by default; instead, use a - parameter in the consensus to decide whether to use - CREATE_FAST. This can improve security on connections where - Tor's circuit handshake is stronger than the available TLS - connection security levels. Implements proposal 221. + o Major features: + - Clients now look at the "usecreatefast" consensus parameter to + decide whether to use CREATE_FAST or CREATE cells for the first hop + of their circuit. This approach can improve security on connections + where Tor's circuit handshake is stronger than the available TLS + connection security levels, but the tradeoff is more computational + load on guard relays. Implements proposal 221. Resolves ticket 9386. |