IPv6 introducer updates

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2021-03-20 11:25:06 -04:00
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@@ -583,11 +583,15 @@ the presence or absense of the 'B' capability in an IPv6 address
indicates actual support (or lack of support).
</dd>
<dt>C</dt>
<dd>{% trans -%}
<dd>
If the peer address contains the 'C' capability, that means
they are willing and able to serve as an introducer - serving
as a Bob for an otherwise unreachable Alice.
{%- endtrans %}</dd>
they are willing and able to serve as an introducer via that address - serving
as an introducer Bob for an otherwise unreachable Charlie.
Prior to release 0.9.50, Java routers incorrectly published the 'C'
capability for IPv6 addresses, even though IPv6 introducers was not fully implemented.
Therefore, routers should assume that versions prior to 0.9.50 cannot act as an introducer
over IPv6, even if the 'C' capability is advertised.
</dd>
<dt>4</dt><dd>
As of 0.9.50, indicates outbound IPv4 capability.
If an IP is published in the host field, this capability is not necessary.