added merkle hash tree graphics

2009-05-25 02:43:19 +00:00 · 2009-05-25 02:43:19 +00:00 · 95c3367b5e
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--- a/docs/features.rst
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@ -254,6 +254,11 @@ which lets peers verify every block of data received from peers, immediately. Th
 gives a minimum turnaround time and completely removes the problem of identifying malicious
 peers.

+.. image:: merkle_tree.png
+
+The root hash is built by hashing all the piece hashes pair-wise, until they all collapse
+down to the root.
+
 .. image:: storage.png
 	:align: right

--- a/docs/merkle_tree.graffle
+++ b/docs/merkle_tree.graffle
--- a/docs/merkle_tree.png
+++ b/docs/merkle_tree.png