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That's 650 NXT, quite cheap.
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Marked node doesn't need an unlocked account. But a node with unlocked account doesn't get a hallmark automatically (in current implementation).
OK, this is good. So I can unlock and mine on a node that is not public, and use a separate public node with a hallmark. Even if the public node (which presumably attracts a lot of unwanted attention) gets hacked, my private key has never been there, even only in memory, so my account is safe.What steps to I need to make?
1. Buy VPS.
Let me know when u r done and I'll tell u the rest.
OK, this is good. So I can unlock and mine on a node that is not public, and use a separate public node with a hallmark. Even if the public node (which presumably attracts a lot of unwanted attention) gets hacked, my private key has never been there, even only in memory, so my account is safe.
Correct. U could even mark nodes of ur friends with ur hallmark, if u believe they won't attack the network.
Marked node doesn't need an unlocked account. But a node with unlocked account doesn't get a hallmark automatically (in current implementation).
OK, this is good. So I can unlock and mine on a node that is not public, and use a separate public node with a hallmark. Even if the public node (which presumably attracts a lot of unwanted attention) gets hacked, my private key has never been there, even only in memory, so my account is safe.What steps to I need to make?
So if I run a local client should I make all these steps?
If I use a bootstrap node am I more vulnerable to attacks?
Is ur local client visible from the outside? Does it have static IP or domain? If "yes" then "yes".If I use a bootstrap node am I more vulnerable to attacks?
What do u mean "If I use a bootstrap node"?
You were saying about bootstrap nodes earlier, I though that it is the same as having static IP/domain..
Marked node doesn't need an unlocked account. But a node with unlocked account doesn't get a hallmark automatically (in current implementation).
OK, this is good. So I can unlock and mine on a node that is not public, and use a separate public node with a hallmark. Even if the public node (which presumably attracts a lot of unwanted attention) gets hacked, my private key has never been there, even only in memory, so my account is safe.Got it. Yes, this compromises anonymity.
And without hallmark is there any mechanism to know which account mines from which ip?Yes, if u own the most part of the nodes. If u worry about ur anonymity then use Tor.
Got it. Yes, this compromises anonymity.
And without hallmark is there any mechanism to know which account mines from which ip? Is there an API to verify whether a node has been marked, and with what account? Or to retrieve the node hallmark?
No. I'll add it into 0.3.16. PM me with the details if u wish.
The node on which an account is unlocked (in order to mine) doesn't need to be marked, and a marked node doesn't need to have the account unlocked, correct?
Marked node doesn't need an unlocked account. But a node with unlocked account doesn't get a hallmark automatically (in current implementation).
If one marks a node, which is not behind a vpn, an attacker can correlate the marking account with the node IP, thus compromising your anonymity, correct?
Got it. Yes, this compromises anonymity.
Sorry, didn't understand a bit 
What is Hallmark? What are weights? What should i do if i own >1M NXT, want to mine but i am behind NAT?
What is Hallmark? What are weights? What should i do if i own >1M NXT, want to mine but i am behind NAT?If u behind NAT then u can do nothing atm.
Hallmark is used to set weights to nodes according to amounts tied to them. It's like a reputation system based on proof-of-stake. A hacker can run thousands of nodes but without a big amount of coins in his possession such nodes will be ignored.
Is there an API to verify whether a node has been marked, and with what account? Or to retrieve the node hallmark?
The node on which an account is unlocked (in order to mine) doesn't need to be marked, and a marked node doesn't need to have the account unlocked, correct?
If one marks a node, which is not behind a vpn, an attacker can correlate the marking account with the node IP, thus compromising your anonymity, correct?
The node on which an account is unlocked (in order to mine) doesn't need to be marked, and a marked node doesn't need to have the account unlocked, correct?
If one marks a node, which is not behind a vpn, an attacker can correlate the marking account with the node IP, thus compromising your anonymity, correct?
Sorry, didn't understand a bit What is Hallmark? What are weights? What should i do if i own >1M NXT, want to mine but i am behind NAT?
What is Hallmark? What are weights? What should i do if i own >1M NXT, want to mine but i am behind NAT? Do we need to attach the same nxtfiles.zip file into this new 3.15 too? Or it can work independently?
About the hallmark do I really need it even if my account is usually offline and not much of in the mining mode?
About the hallmark do I really need it even if my account is usually offline and not much of in the mining mode?
0.3.15 supplied with the most recent *.nxt files. But u should always rewrite them with ur own ones (if u have any).
It doesn't matter if u account offline. If u have a node visible on the Internet then u should "mark" it. Doing so will increase stability of ur own node as well.
So if I run a local client should I make all these steps?
If I use a bootstrap node am I more vulnerable to attacks?
If I use a bootstrap node am I more vulnerable to attacks?
Is ur local client visible from the outside? Does it have static IP or domain? If "yes" then "yes".
What do u mean "If I use a bootstrap node"?
Do we need to attach the same nxtfiles.zip file into this new 3.15 too? Or it can work independently?
About the hallmark do I really need it even if my account is usually offline and not much of in the mining mode?
About the hallmark do I really need it even if my account is usually offline and not much of in the mining mode?
Hey CfB can you clarify something please?
So if I run a local client should I make all these steps?
If I use a bootstrap node am I more vulnerable to attacks?
If u r an owner of non-trivial amounts in NXT u should run ur own node(s) accessible on the Internet to protect the network.
So if I run a local client should I make all these steps?
If I use a bootstrap node am I more vulnerable to attacks?
great job, as always 
Version 0.3.15 - https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/67242472/nxt.zip
Some major changes, so read it carefully.
The list of well-known peers is not hardcoded in 0.3.15. Look at "wellKnownPeers" in nxt/webapps/root/WEB-INF/web.xml. Feel free to change it.
Added "myHallmark" in web.xml. If u r an owner of non-trivial amounts in NXT u should run ur own node(s) accessible on the Internet to protect the network. Hallmark is used to mark such nodes. More on this below:
1. Launch ur node.
2. Do http://88.198.210.245:7874/nxt?requestType=getMyInfo request to any other node to get ur host value. The request must be sent from the host that runs Nxt soft. U can bypass this step if u already know ur host.
3. Do such a request: http://localhost:7874/nxt?requestType=markHost&secretPhrase=MY_SECRET&host=MY_HOST&weight=HOST_WEIGHT&date=CURRENT_DATE
MY_SECRET should be replaced with the secret phrase of ur account (more coins it has - better it is)
MY_HOST - ur host
HOST_WEIGHT - "weight" of the host, u can have a lot of hosts marked with the same account, weight defines what part of the balance will be used (weight/Sum_of_all_weights). If u have only 1 node then it will use 100% of the balance
CURRENT_DATE - a date in "yyyy-mm-dd" notation. Use the same date for all ur nodes. If u use other date then all hallmarks set in the past will be invalidated.
An example:
http://localhost:7874/nxt?requestType=markHost&secretPhrase=123&host=88.198.210.245&weight=1000&date=2013-12-07
4. Copy hallmark value into "myHallmark" in web.xml.
U can decode ur hallmark by doing such a request: http://localhost:7874/nxt?requestType=decodeHallmark&hallmark=HEX_STRING. The hallmark does NOT contain ur private key (only public one and signature).
NB: U should update to 0.3.15 within next 2 days!
Some major changes, so read it carefully.
The list of well-known peers is not hardcoded in 0.3.15. Look at "wellKnownPeers" in nxt/webapps/root/WEB-INF/web.xml. Feel free to change it.
Added "myHallmark" in web.xml. If u r an owner of non-trivial amounts in NXT u should run ur own node(s) accessible on the Internet to protect the network. Hallmark is used to mark such nodes. More on this below:
1. Launch ur node.
2. Do http://88.198.210.245:7874/nxt?requestType=getMyInfo request to any other node to get ur host value. The request must be sent from the host that runs Nxt soft. U can bypass this step if u already know ur host.
3. Do such a request: http://localhost:7874/nxt?requestType=markHost&secretPhrase=MY_SECRET&host=MY_HOST&weight=HOST_WEIGHT&date=CURRENT_DATE
MY_SECRET should be replaced with the secret phrase of ur account (more coins it has - better it is)
MY_HOST - ur host
HOST_WEIGHT - "weight" of the host, u can have a lot of hosts marked with the same account, weight defines what part of the balance will be used (weight/Sum_of_all_weights). If u have only 1 node then it will use 100% of the balance
CURRENT_DATE - a date in "yyyy-mm-dd" notation. Use the same date for all ur nodes. If u use other date then all hallmarks set in the past will be invalidated.
An example:
http://localhost:7874/nxt?requestType=markHost&secretPhrase=123&host=88.198.210.245&weight=1000&date=2013-12-07
4. Copy hallmark value into "myHallmark" in web.xml.
U can decode ur hallmark by doing such a request: http://localhost:7874/nxt?requestType=decodeHallmark&hallmark=HEX_STRING. The hallmark does NOT contain ur private key (only public one and signature).
NB: U should update to 0.3.15 within next 2 days!
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