goals.md

@@ -11,10 +11,10 @@
       - **Data Directory:** Defines where cached media files are stored.
       - **Optional Name:** Human-readable CDN identifier (used for UI labeling and dynamic DNS registration).
       - **Mode:** Can operate as a **shared CDN** (available to multiple users) or a **local-only CDN**.
+    - What content does a CDN node deliver:
+      - media (for starter)
 
-  - **Secure Connectivity:**
-    - Each CDN connects to the **main metadata server** using a **pre-shared key** for authentication and trust establishment.
-    - This ensures only authorized CDNs can register and exchange data with the main network.
+  - **Secure Connectivity**
 
   - **Dynamic Registration & Discovery:**
     - Upon startup, the CDN connects to the **main metadata server** and automatically registers itself.
@@ -28,12 +28,10 @@
       1. **Request content replication:** Copy or prefetch the content from another CDN or the main server.
       2. **Stream fallback:** Stream the content directly from the main server or the nearest available CDN.
 
-  - **Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Sharing:**
-    - CDNs and the main server interconnect via **P2P protocols** to simplify file transfer and reduce reliance on centralized infrastructure.
-    - This enables faster, bandwidth-efficient distribution of popular content between geographically distributed CDNs.
+  - **Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Sharing**
 
   - **Federation & Collaboration:**
-    - Multiple CDNs can share content and metadata within a trusted federation network.
+    - Multiple CDNs can share content and metadata within a connection between the instances via a secure tunnel.
     - The system can automatically balance or replicate popular content across CDNs to optimize bandwidth usage and ensure availability.
 
 - **Metadata Management:**