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On the Hedera network, the Address Book acts as this registry, storing critical information such as: Nodes participating in network gossip and consensus Endpoints for SDK transactions Consensus weight values derived from stake delegation The Address Book is currently managed by the Hedera Governing Council, which oversees, approves, and signs all updates. While this centralized approach has been effective in maintaining the network's integrity, Hedera’s commitment to decentralization necessitates a more autonomous and flexible solution. Over time, this shift will empower node operators to manage their entries within the Address Book, fostering greater independence and scalability. Enter the Dynamic Address Book, introduced in HIP-869. This transformative update simplifies Address Book management by enabling node operators to control their entries via transactions submitted to Hedera’s mainnet. The result? Reduced manual oversight, automated updates, and a significant step toward permissionless network participation. Manual to Automated Management Currently, managing the Hedera Address Book requires action by the Hedera Governing Council. For instance, adding or removing a node involves the Council’s approval, configuration, and a network restart—an approach that can become inefficient as the network scales. The Dynamic Address Book optimizes this process by: Introducing new API endpoints for automated updates Leveraging Hedera transactions for transparent and verifiable Address Book changes Reducing downtime by minimizing the need for network-wide resets Implementation Timeline The Dynamic Address Book will be delivered in two stages: Stage 1 (Release 0.56): Introduces the HAPI endpoints to facilitate Address Book changes via signed transactions. The specifications or technical details in this blog are for Stage 1. Stage 2: Implements full functionality, allowing daily Address Book updates aligned with the end of staking periods. Dynamic Address Book: Key Features and Benefits New HAPI Endpoints The Dynamic Address Book introduces three key transaction types to manage nodes in the network. Transaction Description NodeCreate Adds a new node to the Address Book, effective after the next upgrade. NodeUpdate Updates an existing node’s details; changes are applied after the next upgrade (admin key changes apply immediately). NodeDelete Removes a node from the Address Book, effective after the next upgrade. Node Admin Key To enable direct management, each node operator must use a Node Admin Key to sign transactions related to their node. This key ensures that only authorized changes are made and shifts responsibility to node operators to manage their entries. API Action Required Signatures NodeCreate Council signature + Node Admin Key NodeUpdate Node Admin Key only NodeDelete Node Admin Key or Council signature The Impact of the Dynamic Address Book The Dynamic Address Book is a pivotal step in Hedera's journey toward decentralization. It not only streamlines operations by reducing manual intervention but also lays the foundation for permissionless participation. This innovation empowers node operators with greater autonomy and transparency while also ensuring the registry remains secure, reliable, and verifiable. As Hedera evolves, the Dynamic Address Book will play a critical role in fostering a decentralized and scalable ecosystem. Learn More To dive deeper into the Dynamic Address Book and its implementation, refer to HIP-869. Share This Back to blog What is gRPC, gRPC-Web, and Proxies? 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