Author: Gregory Maxwell 2014-01-03 05:57:10
Published on: 2014-01-03T05:57:10+00:00
On January 2, 2014, Troy Benjegerdes sent an email with three questions concerning Bitcoin. The first question asks why Bitcoin typically runs on port 8333. The second question is about why Bitcoin does not appear on the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) website's list of service names and port numbers. Lastly, Benjegerdes inquires about how someone from the Bitcoin Foundation can fill out a form to request an assigned port. It is unclear what prompted these questions, but it appears that Benjegerdes is curious about the technical aspects of Bitcoin and its use of ports. In response to his questions, someone has stated that they have requested an assignment for Bitcoin. It is unknown who made this request or if it was successful.Overall, the email provides insight into the technical details of Bitcoin and the process for obtaining an assigned port. However, without more context, it is difficult to understand the significance of these questions and why they were asked in the first place.
Updated on: 2023-05-19T17:58:16.872939+00:00