This section will document network analysis findings as the research program progresses.
Network Topology
Understanding the current ETC network structure and node distribution.
- Node geographic distribution
- Connection patterns
- Network latency mapping
- Peer discovery behavior
Status: Pending
Block Propagation Studies
Measuring how blocks propagate through the network under various conditions.
- Propagation time distributions
- Impact of block size on propagation
- Network bottlenecks
- Optimization opportunities
Status: Pending
Uncle Rate Analysis
Historical analysis of uncle rates and their relationship to block parameters.
- Historical uncle rate trends
- Correlation with gas limits
- Network congestion patterns
- Impact on mining economics
Status: Pending
Capacity Assessment
Evaluating the network's capacity for increased throughput.
- Current utilization levels
- Theoretical vs practical limits
- Bottleneck identification
- Scaling considerations
Status: Pending