DHT Records

DHT records are key–value pairs that are stored in a DHT, and any participating node can efficiently retrieve the value associated with a given key without a centralized server.


DHT Records are the individual pieces of data stored in this distributed table. Each record typically consists of:

  • Key: A unique identifier (usually a hash or byte string) used to locate the record in the DHT.

  • Value: The actual data or information associated with the key.

  • Subkey (optional): A secondary key that allows more granular addressing or versioning inside the main key.

  • Expiration Time: A timestamp indicating when this record becomes stale or invalid, ensuring the network eventually removes outdated information.

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