Tor 0.4.9.16 released to address dirauth overload on maatuska

Following a period of packet drops and consensus delays affecting the maatuska directory authority, Tor 0.4.9.16 was released. The release introduced consensus-method 38, which reportedly eased pressure on directory authorities and reduced traffic from maatuska. Upstream network issues that contributed to the overload were also addressed during this period.

Event status Released

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