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Message Size Separation

Definition

Message size separation is a technique for optimizing network communication by handling different message types distinctly. This approach categorizes network messages based on their data volume, processing smaller, time-sensitive coordination messages separately from larger data payloads like transaction batches or block headers. By prioritizing critical, small messages, systems can reduce latency for consensus-related communication and improve overall network responsiveness. It helps prevent large data transfers from delaying essential control signals.