[tor-bugs] #16682 [Core Tor/Tor]: Deploy TCP Fast Open at exits (and maybe inter-node?)

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#16682: Deploy TCP Fast Open at exits (and maybe inter-node?)
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 Reporter:  mikeperry                            |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                          |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                               |      Milestone:  Tor:
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Component:  Core Tor/Tor                         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                               |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  performance tor-relay exit needs-    |  Actual Points:
  analysis term-project                          |
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 so not only exit node can benefit but all nodes when talking inter-node.
 because tcp is not keepalive kept connected very long. less for clients
 that do single tcp multiplex through guards.
 but clients extenting with TFO enabled hops get faster circuitbuildtimes!

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