Merge pull request #1741 from nucypher/†reasure-ïsland-@ss-pi®ate-ß̆çh

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.circleci/config.yml

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 version: 2.1
-orbs:
-  codecov: codecov/codecov@1.0.5
 workflows:
   version: 2
   test_build_deploy:
@@ -434,13 +432,6 @@ commands:
           name: "load docker"
           command: docker load < ~/docker-dev/dev-docker-build.tar
 
-  codecov:
-    description: "Upload Coverage Report To codecov.io"
-    steps:
-      - codecov/upload:
-          flags: all
-          file: reports/coverage.xml
-
   capture_test_results:
     description: "Store and Upload test results; Follow-up step for tests"
     steps:
@@ -452,7 +443,6 @@ commands:
       - store_artifacts:
           path: test-names.txt
           destination: tests
-      - codecov
 
   build_and_save_test_docker:
     description: "Build dev docker image for running tests against docker"

MANIFEST.in

@@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ global-exclude *.py[cod]
 recursive-include nucypher/blockchain/eth/contract_registry *.json *.md
 prune nucypher/blockchain/eth/contract_registry/historical
 recursive-include nucypher/network/templates *.html *.j2
-recursive-include nucypher/network/nicknames/ *json
+recursive-include nucypher/acumen/ *json

docs/source/index.rst

@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@ Whitepapers
    api/nucypher.network
    api/nucypher.datastore
    api/nucypher.crypto
+   api/nucypher.acumen
 
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 1

examples/finnegans_wake_demo/finnegans-wake-demo.py

@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ BOB = Bob(known_nodes=[ursula],
           learn_on_same_thread=True)
 
 ALICE.start_learning_loop(now=True)
+ALICE.block_until_number_of_known_nodes_is(8, timeout=30, learn_on_this_thread=True)  # In case the fleet isn't fully spun up yet, as sometimes happens on CI.
 
 policy = ALICE.grant(BOB,
                      label,
@@ -101,11 +102,13 @@ policy = ALICE.grant(BOB,
                      expiration=policy_end_datetime)
 
 assert policy.public_key == policy_pubkey
+policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_complete()
 
 # Alice puts her public key somewhere for Bob to find later...
 alices_pubkey_bytes_saved_for_posterity = bytes(ALICE.stamp)
 
 # ...and then disappears from the internet.
+ALICE.disenchant()
 del ALICE
 
 #####################
@@ -167,3 +170,5 @@ for counter, plaintext in enumerate(finnegans_wake):
     # We show that indeed this is the passage originally encrypted by Enrico.
     assert plaintext == delivered_cleartexts[0]
     print("Retrieved: {}".format(delivered_cleartexts[0]))
+
+BOB.disenchant()

examples/heartbeat_demo/alicia.py

@@ -141,6 +141,7 @@ policy = alicia.grant(bob=doctor_strange,
                       m=m,
                       n=n,
                       expiration=policy_end_datetime)
+policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_complete()
 print("Done!")
 
 # For the demo, we need a way to share with Bob some additional info

examples/run_demo_ursula_fleet.py

@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+"""
+This file is part of nucypher.
+nucypher is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+nucypher is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+GNU General Public License for more details.
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+"""
+import os
+from contextlib import suppress
+from functools import partial
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from twisted.internet import reactor
+
+from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
+from nucypher.config.constants import APP_DIR, TEMPORARY_DOMAIN
+
+FLEET_POPULATION = 12
+DEMO_NODE_STARTING_PORT = 11500
+
+ursula_maker = partial(Ursula, rest_host='127.0.0.1',
+                       federated_only=True,
+                       domains=[TEMPORARY_DOMAIN],
+                       )
+
+
+def spin_up_federated_ursulas(quantity: int = FLEET_POPULATION):
+    # Ports
+    starting_port = DEMO_NODE_STARTING_PORT
+    ports = list(map(str, range(starting_port, starting_port + quantity)))
+
+    ursulas = []
+
+    sage = ursula_maker(rest_port=ports[0], db_filepath=f"{Path(APP_DIR.user_cache_dir) / 'sage.db'}")
+
+    ursulas.append(sage)
+    for index, port in enumerate(ports[1:]):
+        u = ursula_maker(
+            rest_port=port,
+            seed_nodes=[sage.seed_node_metadata()],
+            start_learning_now=True,
+            db_filepath=f"{Path(APP_DIR.user_cache_dir) / port}.db",
+        )
+        ursulas.append(u)
+    for u in ursulas:
+        deployer = u.get_deployer()
+        deployer.addServices()
+        deployer.catalogServers(deployer.hendrix)
+        deployer.start()
+        print(f"{u}: {deployer._listening_message()}")
+    try:
+        reactor.run()  # GO!
+    finally:
+        with suppress(FileNotFoundError):
+            os.remove("sage.db")
+        for u in ursulas[1:]:
+            with suppress(FileNotFoundError):
+                os.remove(f"{u.rest_interface.port}.db")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    spin_up_federated_ursulas()

nucypher/acumen/perception.py

@@ -0,0 +1,175 @@
+import binascii
+import random
+
+import maya
+
+from bytestring_splitter import BytestringSplitter
+from constant_sorrow.constants import NO_KNOWN_NODES
+from collections import namedtuple
+from collections import OrderedDict
+from twisted.logger import Logger
+
+from .nicknames import nickname_from_seed
+from nucypher.crypto.api import keccak_digest
+
+
+def icon_from_checksum(checksum,
+                       nickname_metadata,
+                       number_of_nodes="Unknown number of "):
+    if checksum is NO_KNOWN_NODES:
+        return "NO FLEET STATE AVAILABLE"
+    icon_template = """
+    <div class="nucypher-nickname-icon" style="border-color:{color};">
+    <div class="small">{number_of_nodes} nodes</div>
+    <div class="symbols">
+        <span class="single-symbol" style="color: {color}">{symbol}&#xFE0E;</span>
+    </div>
+    <br/>
+    <span class="small-address">{fleet_state_checksum}</span>
+    </div>
+    """.replace("  ", "").replace('\n', "")
+    return icon_template.format(
+        number_of_nodes=number_of_nodes,
+        color=nickname_metadata[0][0]['hex'],
+        symbol=nickname_metadata[0][1],
+        fleet_state_checksum=checksum[0:8]
+    )
+
+
+class FleetSensor:
+    """
+    A representation of a fleet of NuCypher nodes.
+    """
+    _checksum = NO_KNOWN_NODES.bool_value(False)
+    _nickname = NO_KNOWN_NODES
+    _nickname_metadata = NO_KNOWN_NODES
+    _tracking = False
+    most_recent_node_change = NO_KNOWN_NODES
+    snapshot_splitter = BytestringSplitter(32, 4)
+    log = Logger("Learning")
+    FleetState = namedtuple("FleetState", ("nickname", "metadata", "icon", "nodes", "updated"))
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.additional_nodes_to_track = []
+        self.updated = maya.now()
+        self._nodes = OrderedDict()
+        self.states = OrderedDict()
+
+    def __setitem__(self, key, value):
+        self._nodes[key] = value
+
+        if self._tracking:
+            self.log.info("Updating fleet state after saving node {}".format(value))
+            self.record_fleet_state()
+
+    def __getitem__(self, item):
+        return self._nodes[item]
+
+    def __bool__(self):
+        return bool(self._nodes)
+
+    def __contains__(self, item):
+        return item in self._nodes.keys() or item in self._nodes.values()
+
+    def __iter__(self):
+        yield from self._nodes.values()
+
+    def __len__(self):
+        return len(self._nodes)
+
+    def __eq__(self, other):
+        return self._nodes == other._nodes
+
+    def __repr__(self):
+        return self._nodes.__repr__()
+
+    @property
+    def checksum(self):
+        return self._checksum
+
+    @checksum.setter
+    def checksum(self, checksum_value):
+        self._checksum = checksum_value
+        self._nickname, self._nickname_metadata = nickname_from_seed(checksum_value, number_of_pairs=1)
+
+    @property
+    def nickname(self):
+        return self._nickname
+
+    @property
+    def nickname_metadata(self):
+        return self._nickname_metadata
+
+    @property
+    def icon(self) -> str:
+        if self.nickname_metadata is NO_KNOWN_NODES:
+            return str(NO_KNOWN_NODES)
+        return self.nickname_metadata[0][1]
+
+    def addresses(self):
+        return self._nodes.keys()
+
+    def icon_html(self):
+        return icon_from_checksum(checksum=self.checksum,
+                                  number_of_nodes=str(len(self)),
+                                  nickname_metadata=self.nickname_metadata)
+
+    def snapshot(self):
+        fleet_state_checksum_bytes = binascii.unhexlify(self.checksum)
+        fleet_state_updated_bytes = self.updated.epoch.to_bytes(4, byteorder="big")
+        return fleet_state_checksum_bytes + fleet_state_updated_bytes
+
+    def record_fleet_state(self, additional_nodes_to_track=None):
+        if additional_nodes_to_track:
+            self.additional_nodes_to_track.extend(additional_nodes_to_track)
+
+        if not self._nodes:
+            # No news here.
+            return
+        sorted_nodes = self.sorted()
+
+        sorted_nodes_joined = b"".join(bytes(n) for n in sorted_nodes)
+        checksum = keccak_digest(sorted_nodes_joined).hex()
+        if checksum not in self.states:
+            self.checksum = keccak_digest(b"".join(bytes(n) for n in self.sorted())).hex()
+            self.updated = maya.now()
+            # For now we store the sorted node list.  Someday we probably spin this out into
+            # its own class, FleetState, and use it as the basis for partial updates.
+            new_state = self.FleetState(nickname=self.nickname,
+                                        metadata=self.nickname_metadata,
+                                        nodes=sorted_nodes,
+                                        icon=self.icon,
+                                        updated=self.updated)
+            self.states[checksum] = new_state
+            return checksum, new_state
+
+    def start_tracking_state(self, additional_nodes_to_track=None):
+        if additional_nodes_to_track is None:
+            additional_nodes_to_track = list()
+        self.additional_nodes_to_track.extend(additional_nodes_to_track)
+        self._tracking = True
+        self.update_fleet_state()
+
+    def sorted(self):
+        nodes_to_consider = list(self._nodes.values()) + self.additional_nodes_to_track
+        return sorted(nodes_to_consider, key=lambda n: n.checksum_address)
+
+    def shuffled(self):
+        nodes_we_know_about = list(self._nodes.values())
+        random.shuffle(nodes_we_know_about)
+        return nodes_we_know_about
+
+    def abridged_states_dict(self):
+        abridged_states = {}
+        for k, v in self.states.items():
+            abridged_states[k] = self.abridged_state_details(v)
+        return abridged_states
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def abridged_state_details(state):
+        return {"nickname": state.nickname,
+                "symbol": state.metadata[0][1],
+                "color_hex": state.metadata[0][0]['hex'],
+                "color_name": state.metadata[0][0]['color'],
+                "updated": state.updated.rfc2822(),
+                }

nucypher/blockchain/eth/actors.py

@@ -15,26 +15,24 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
-import json
-import traceback
-
-import click
 import csv
-import maya
+import json
 import os
 import sys
 import time
-
-from web3.types import TxReceipt
-
-from constant_sorrow.constants import FULL, WORKER_NOT_RUNNING
 from decimal import Decimal
+from web3.types import TxReceipt
+import traceback
+import click
+import maya
 from eth_tester.exceptions import TransactionFailed as TestTransactionFailed
 from eth_utils import to_canonical_address, to_checksum_address
 from typing import Dict, Iterable, List, Optional, Tuple
 from web3 import Web3
 from web3.exceptions import ValidationError
 
+from constant_sorrow.constants import FULL, WORKER_NOT_RUNNING
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.blockchain.economics import BaseEconomics, EconomicsFactory, StandardTokenEconomics
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.agents import (
     AdjudicatorAgent,
@@ -82,7 +80,6 @@ from nucypher.cli.painting.deployment import paint_contract_deployment, paint_in
 from nucypher.cli.painting.transactions import paint_receipt_summary
 from nucypher.config.constants import DEFAULT_CONFIG_ROOT
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import TransactingPower
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.types import NuNits, Period
 from nucypher.utilities.logging import Logger
 from typing import Callable
@@ -527,7 +524,6 @@ class ContractAdministrator(NucypherTokenActor):
 
 
 class Allocator:
-
     class AllocationInputError(Exception):
         """Raised when the allocation data file doesn't have the correct format"""
 
@@ -638,7 +634,7 @@ class Allocator:
                                                                  dry_run=True,
                                                                  gas_limit=gas_limit)
             except (TestTransactionFailed, ValidationError, ValueError):  # TODO: 1950
-                self.log.debug(f"Batch of {len(test_batch)} is too big. Let's stick to {len(test_batch)-1} then")
+                self.log.debug(f"Batch of {len(test_batch)} is too big. Let's stick to {len(test_batch) - 1} then")
                 break
             else:
                 self.log.debug(f"Batch of {len(test_batch)} stakers fits in single TX ({estimated_gas} gas). "
@@ -693,7 +689,8 @@ class Trustee(MultiSigActor):
                  *args, **kwargs):
         super().__init__(checksum_address=checksum_address, *args, **kwargs)
         self.authorizations = dict()
-        self.executive_addresses = tuple(self.multisig_agent.owners)  # TODO: Investigate unresolved reference to .owners (linter)
+        self.executive_addresses = tuple(
+            self.multisig_agent.owners)  # TODO: Investigate unresolved reference to .owners (linter)
         if client_password:  # TODO: Consider an is_transacting parameter
             self.transacting_power = TransactingPower(password=client_password,
                                                       account=checksum_address)
@@ -738,7 +735,8 @@ class Trustee(MultiSigActor):
         # TODO: check for inconsistencies (nonce, etc.)
 
         r, s, v = self._combine_authorizations()
-        receipt = self.multisig_agent.execute(sender_address=self.checksum_address,   # TODO: Investigate unresolved reference to .execute
+        receipt = self.multisig_agent.execute(sender_address=self.checksum_address,
+                                              # TODO: Investigate unresolved reference to .execute
                                               v=v, r=r, s=s,
                                               destination=proposal.target_address,
                                               value=proposal.value,
@@ -1061,7 +1059,8 @@ class Staker(NucypherTokenActor):
 
         # Calculate stake duration in periods
         if expiration:
-            additional_periods = datetime_to_period(datetime=expiration, seconds_per_period=self.economics.seconds_per_period) - stake.final_locked_period
+            additional_periods = datetime_to_period(datetime=expiration,
+                                                    seconds_per_period=self.economics.seconds_per_period) - stake.final_locked_period
             if additional_periods <= 0:
                 raise ValueError(f"New expiration {expiration} must be at least 1 period from the "
                                  f"current stake's end period ({stake.final_locked_period}).")
@@ -1436,6 +1435,7 @@ class Worker(NucypherTokenActor):
 
     class UnbondedWorker(WorkerError):
         """Raised when the Worker is not bonded to a Staker in the StakingEscrow contract."""
+        crash_right_now = True
 
     def __init__(self,
                  is_me: bool,
@@ -1450,7 +1450,6 @@ class Worker(NucypherTokenActor):
 
         self.is_me = is_me
 
-        self._checksum_address = None  # Stake Address
         self.__worker_address = worker_address
 
         # Agency
@@ -1469,10 +1468,12 @@ class Worker(NucypherTokenActor):
         if is_me:
             if block_until_ready:
                 self.block_until_ready()
-            self.stakes = StakeList(registry=self.registry, checksum_address=self.checksum_address)
-            self.stakes.refresh()
 
-            self.work_tracker = work_tracker or WorkTracker(worker=self)
+            if start_working_now:
+                self.stakes = StakeList(registry=self.registry, checksum_address=self.checksum_address)
+                self.stakes.refresh()
+                self.work_tracker = work_tracker or WorkTracker(worker=self)
+                self.work_tracker.start(act_now=start_working_now)
 
     def block_until_ready(self, poll_rate: int = None, timeout: int = None):
         """
@@ -1522,9 +1523,11 @@ class Worker(NucypherTokenActor):
                 delta = now - start
                 if delta.total_seconds() >= timeout:
                     if staking_address == NULL_ADDRESS:
-                        raise self.UnbondedWorker(f"Worker {self.__worker_address} not bonded after waiting {timeout} seconds.")
+                        raise self.UnbondedWorker(
+                            f"Worker {self.__worker_address} not bonded after waiting {timeout} seconds.")
                     elif not ether_balance:
-                        raise RuntimeError(f"Worker {self.__worker_address} has no ether after waiting {timeout} seconds.")
+                        raise RuntimeError(
+                            f"Worker {self.__worker_address} has no ether after waiting {timeout} seconds.")
 
             # Increment
             time.sleep(poll_rate)
@@ -1681,6 +1684,7 @@ class Wallet:
     """
     Account management abstraction on top of blockchain providers and external signers
     """
+
     class UnknownAccount(KeyError):
         pass
 
@@ -1751,7 +1755,6 @@ class Wallet:
 
 
 class StakeHolder(Staker):
-
     banner = STAKEHOLDER_BANNER
 
     #
@@ -1973,7 +1976,8 @@ class Bidder(NucypherTokenActor):
     def _get_max_bonus_bid_from_max_stake(self) -> int:
         """Returns maximum allowed bid calculated from maximum allowed locked tokens"""
         max_bonus_tokens = self.economics.maximum_allowed_locked - self.economics.minimum_allowed_locked
-        bonus_eth_supply = sum(self._all_bonus_bidders.values()) if self._all_bonus_bidders else self.worklock_agent.get_bonus_eth_supply()
+        bonus_eth_supply = sum(
+            self._all_bonus_bidders.values()) if self._all_bonus_bidders else self.worklock_agent.get_bonus_eth_supply()
         bonus_worklock_supply = self.worklock_agent.get_bonus_lot_value()
         max_bonus_bid = max_bonus_tokens * bonus_eth_supply // bonus_worklock_supply
         return max_bonus_bid
@@ -2020,7 +2024,7 @@ class Bidder(NucypherTokenActor):
 
         a = min_whale_bonus_bid * bonus_worklock_supply - max_bonus_tokens * bonus_eth_supply
         b = bonus_worklock_supply - max_bonus_tokens * len(whales)
-        refund = -(-a//b)  # div ceil
+        refund = -(-a // b)  # div ceil
         min_whale_bonus_bid -= refund
         whales = dict.fromkeys(whales.keys(), min_whale_bonus_bid)
         self._all_bonus_bidders.update(whales)

nucypher/blockchain/eth/decorators.py

@@ -22,7 +22,8 @@ from constant_sorrow.constants import (
     CONTRACT_ATTRIBUTE,
     CONTRACT_CALL,
     TRANSACTION,
-    UNKNOWN_CONTRACT_INTERFACE
+    UNKNOWN_CONTRACT_INTERFACE,
+    NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION
 )
 from datetime import datetime
 from typing import Callable, Optional, Union
@@ -80,7 +81,7 @@ def validate_checksum_address(func: Callable) -> Callable:
 
             signature = inspect.signature(func)
             parameter_is_optional = signature.parameters[parameter_name].default is None
-            if parameter_is_optional and checksum_address is None:
+            if parameter_is_optional and checksum_address is None or checksum_address is NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION:
                 continue
 
             address_is_valid = eth_utils.is_checksum_address(checksum_address)

nucypher/blockchain/eth/token.py

@@ -557,7 +557,7 @@ class WorkTracker:
             self._tracking_task.stop()
             self.log.info(f"STOPPED WORK TRACKING")
 
-    def start(self, act_now: bool = False, requirement_func: Callable = None, force: bool = False) -> None:
+    def start(self, act_now: bool = True, requirement_func: Callable = None, force: bool = False) -> None:
         """
         High-level stake tracking initialization, this function aims
         to be safely called at any time - For example, it is okay to call

nucypher/characters/base.py

@@ -16,31 +16,33 @@ along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 import contextlib
 from contextlib import suppress
+from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Union
+
+from cryptography.exceptions import InvalidSignature
+from eth_keys import KeyAPI as EthKeyAPI
+from eth_utils import to_canonical_address, to_checksum_address
 
 from constant_sorrow import default_constant_splitter
 from constant_sorrow.constants import (DO_NOT_SIGN, NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION, NO_CONTROL_PROTOCOL,
                                        NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED, NO_NICKNAME, NO_SIGNING_POWER,
                                        SIGNATURE_IS_ON_CIPHERTEXT, SIGNATURE_TO_FOLLOW, STRANGER)
-from cryptography.exceptions import InvalidSignature
-from eth_keys import KeyAPI as EthKeyAPI
-from eth_utils import to_canonical_address, to_checksum_address
-from typing import ClassVar, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Union
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
-from umbral.signing import Signature
-
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.registry import BaseContractRegistry, InMemoryContractRegistry
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.signers import Signer
 from nucypher.characters.control.controllers import CLIController, JSONRPCController
 from nucypher.config.keyring import NucypherKeyring
-from nucypher.config.node import CharacterConfiguration
 from nucypher.crypto.api import encrypt_and_sign
 from nucypher.crypto.kits import UmbralMessageKit
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import (CryptoPower, CryptoPowerUp, DecryptingPower, DelegatingPower, NoSigningPower,
                                     SigningPower)
+from nucypher.crypto.powers import (
+    TransactingPower, NoTransactingPower
+)
 from nucypher.crypto.signing import SignatureStamp, StrangerStamp, signature_splitter
 from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.network.nodes import Learner
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
+from umbral.signing import Signature
 
 
 class Character(Learner):
@@ -74,7 +76,11 @@ class Character(Learner):
 
         """
 
-        Base class for Nucypher protocol actors.
+        A participant in the cryptological drama (a screenplay, if you like) of NuCypher.
+
+        Characters can represent users, nodes, wallets, offline devices, or other objects of varying levels of abstraction.
+
+        The Named Characters use this class as a Base, and achieve their individuality from additional methods and PowerUps.
 
 
         PowerUps
@@ -101,13 +107,9 @@ class Character(Learner):
         if hasattr(self, '_interface_class'):  # TODO: have argument about meaning of 'lawful'
             #                                         and whether maybe only Lawful characters have an interface
             self.interface = self._interface_class(character=self)
+
         if is_me:
-            if not known_node_class:
-                # Once in a while, in tests or demos, we init a plain Character who doesn't already know about its node class.
-                from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
-                known_node_class = Ursula
-            # If we're federated only, we assume that all other nodes in our domain are as well.
-            known_node_class.set_federated_mode(federated_only)
+            self._set_known_node_class(known_node_class, federated_only)
         else:
             # What an awful hack.  The last convulsions of #466.
             # TODO: Anything else.
@@ -147,12 +149,6 @@ class Character(Learner):
         else:
             self._crypto_power = CryptoPower(power_ups=self._default_crypto_powerups)
 
-        self._checksum_address = checksum_address
-
-        # Fleet and Blockchain Connection (Everyone)
-        if not domains:
-            domains = {CharacterConfiguration.DEFAULT_DOMAIN}
-
         #
         # Self-Character
         #
@@ -175,7 +171,8 @@ class Character(Learner):
             #
             self.provider_uri = provider_uri
             if not self.federated_only:
-                self.registry = registry or InMemoryContractRegistry.from_latest_publication(network=list(domains)[0])  #TODO: #1580
+                self.registry = registry or InMemoryContractRegistry.from_latest_publication(
+                    network=list(domains)[0])  # TODO: #1580
             else:
                 self.registry = NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION.bool_value(False)
 
@@ -207,25 +204,13 @@ class Character(Learner):
             self.keyring_root = STRANGER
             self.network_middleware = STRANGER
 
-        #
-        # Decentralized
-        #
-        if not federated_only:
-            self._checksum_address = checksum_address  # TODO: Check that this matches TransactingPower
-
-        #
-        # Federated
-        #
-        elif federated_only:
-            try:
-                self._set_checksum_address()
-            except NoSigningPower:
-                self._checksum_address = NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION
-            if checksum_address:
-                # We'll take a checksum address, as long as it matches their singing key
-                if not checksum_address == self.checksum_address:
-                    error = "Federated-only Characters derive their address from their Signing key; got {} instead."
-                    raise self.SuspiciousActivity(error.format(checksum_address))
+        # TODO: Figure out when to do this.
+        try:
+            _transacting_power = self._crypto_power.power_ups(TransactingPower)
+        except NoTransactingPower:
+            self._checksum_address = checksum_address
+        else:
+            self._set_checksum_address(checksum_address)
 
         #
         # Nicknames
@@ -237,7 +222,12 @@ class Character(Learner):
             self.nickname = self.nickname_metadata = NO_NICKNAME
         else:
             try:
-                self.nickname, self.nickname_metadata = nickname_from_seed(self.checksum_address)
+                # TODO: It's possible that this is NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION.
+                if self.checksum_address is NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION:
+                    self.nickname = self.nickname_metadata = NO_NICKNAME
+                else:
+                    # This can call _set_checksum_address.
+                    self.nickname, self.nickname_metadata = nickname_from_seed(self.checksum_address)
             except SigningPower.not_found_error:  # TODO: Handle NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION more coherently - #1547
                 if self.federated_only:
                     self.nickname = self.nickname_metadata = NO_NICKNAME
@@ -288,6 +278,7 @@ class Character(Learner):
 
     @property
     def canonical_public_address(self):
+        # TODO: This is wasteful.  #1995
         return to_canonical_address(self._checksum_address)
 
     @canonical_public_address.setter
@@ -296,7 +287,7 @@ class Character(Learner):
 
     @property
     def checksum_address(self):
-        if self._checksum_address is NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION:
+        if not self._checksum_address:
             self._set_checksum_address()
         return self._checksum_address
 
@@ -343,6 +334,15 @@ class Character(Learner):
 
         return cls(is_me=False, crypto_power=crypto_power, *args, **kwargs)
 
+    def _set_known_node_class(self, known_node_class, federated_only):
+        if not known_node_class:
+            # Once in a while, in tests or demos, we init a plain Character who doesn't already know about its node class.
+            from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
+            known_node_class = Ursula
+        self.known_node_class = known_node_class
+        # If we're federated only, we assume that all other nodes in our domain are as well.
+        known_node_class.set_federated_mode(federated_only)
+
     def store_metadata(self, filepath: str) -> str:
         """
         Save this node to the disk.
@@ -455,7 +455,16 @@ class Character(Learner):
         if signature_to_use:
             is_valid = signature_to_use.verify(message, sender_verifying_key)  # FIXME: Message is undefined here
             if not is_valid:
-                raise InvalidSignature("Signature for message isn't valid: {}".format(signature_to_use))
+                try:
+                    node_on_the_other_end = self.known_node_class.from_seednode_metadata(stranger.seed_node_metadata(),
+                                                                                         network_middleware=self.network_middleware)
+                    if node_on_the_other_end != stranger:
+                        raise self.known_node_class.InvalidNode(
+                            f"Expected to connect to {stranger}, got {node_on_the_other_end} instead.")
+                    else:
+                        raise InvalidSignature("Signature for message isn't valid: {}".format(signature_to_use))
+                except (TypeError, AttributeError) as e:
+                    raise InvalidSignature(f"Unable to verify message from stranger: {stranger}")
         else:
             raise InvalidSignature("No signature provided -- signature presumed invalid.")
 
@@ -485,7 +494,30 @@ class Character(Learner):
         power_up = self._crypto_power.power_ups(power_up_class)
         return power_up.public_key()
 
-    def _set_checksum_address(self):
+    def _set_checksum_address(self, checksum_address=None):
+
+        if checksum_address is not None:
+
+            #
+            # Decentralized
+            #
+            if not self.federated_only:
+                # TODO: And why not return here then?
+                self._checksum_address = checksum_address  # TODO: Check that this matches TransactingPower
+
+            #
+            # Federated
+            #
+            elif self.federated_only:  # TODO: What are we doing here?
+                try:
+                    self._set_checksum_address()  # type: str
+                except NoSigningPower:
+                    self._checksum_address = NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION
+                if checksum_address:
+                    # We'll take a checksum address, as long as it matches their signing key
+                    if not checksum_address == self.checksum_address:
+                        error = "Federated-only Characters derive their address from their Signing key; got {} instead."
+                        raise self.SuspiciousActivity(error.format(checksum_address))
 
         if self.federated_only:
             verifying_key = self.public_keys(SigningPower)
@@ -495,12 +527,14 @@ class Character(Learner):
             public_address = verifying_key_as_eth_key.to_checksum_address()
         else:
             try:
+                # TODO: Some circular logic here if we haven't set the canonical address.
                 public_address = to_checksum_address(self.canonical_public_address)
             except TypeError:
-                raise TypeError("You can't use a decentralized character without a _checksum_address.")
+                public_address = NO_BLOCKCHAIN_CONNECTION
+                # raise TypeError("You can't use a decentralized character without a _checksum_address.")
             except NotImplementedError:
                 raise TypeError(
-                    "You can't use a plain Character in federated mode - you need to implement ether_address.")
+                    "You can't use a plain Character in federated mode - you need to implement ether_address.")  # TODO: update comment
 
         self._checksum_address = public_address
 
@@ -516,8 +550,12 @@ class Character(Learner):
     def make_cli_controller(self, crash_on_error: bool = False):
         app_name = bytes(self.stamp).hex()[:6]
         controller = CLIController(app_name=app_name,
-                                       crash_on_error=crash_on_error,
-                                       interface=self.interface)
+                                   crash_on_error=crash_on_error,
+                                   interface=self.interface)
 
         self.controller = controller
         return controller
+
+    def disenchant(self):
+        self.log.debug(f"Disenchanting {self}")
+        Learner.stop_learning_loop(self)

nucypher/characters/chaotic.py

@@ -148,6 +148,11 @@ class Felix(Character, NucypherTokenActor):
         r = f'{class_name}(checksum_address={self.checksum_address}, db_filepath={self.db_filepath})'
         return r
 
+    def start_learning_loop(self, now=False):
+        """
+        Felix needs to not even be a Learner, but since it is at the moment, it certainly needs not to learn.
+        """
+
     def make_web_app(self):
         from flask import request
         from flask_sqlalchemy import SQLAlchemy

nucypher/characters/control/controllers.py

@@ -115,6 +115,9 @@ class CharacterControlServer(CharacterControllerBase):
             if hasattr(method, '_schema')
         }
 
+    def stop_character(self):
+        self.interface.character.disenchant()
+
     @abstractmethod
     def make_control_transport(self):
         return NotImplemented
@@ -144,6 +147,14 @@ class CLIController(CharacterControlServer):
         self.emitter.ipc(response=response, request_id=start.epoch, duration=maya.now() - start)
         return response
 
+    def _perform_action(self, *args, **kwargs) -> dict:
+        try:
+            response_data = super()._perform_action(*args, **kwargs)
+        finally:
+            self.log.debug(f"Finished action '{kwargs['action']}', stopping {self.interface.character}")
+            self.stop_character()
+        return response_data
+
 
 class JSONRPCController(CharacterControlServer):
 

nucypher/characters/control/emitters.py

@@ -248,7 +248,9 @@ class WebEmitter:
 
         message = f"{drone_character} [{str(response_code)} - {error_message}] | ERROR: {str(e)}"
         logger = getattr(drone_character.log, log_level)
-        logger(message)
+        # See #724 / 2156
+        message_cleaned_for_logger = message.replace("{", "<^<").replace("}", ">^>")
+        logger(message_cleaned_for_logger)
         if drone_character.crash_on_error:
             raise e
         return drone_character.sink(str(e), status=response_code)

nucypher/characters/control/interfaces.py

@@ -120,7 +120,10 @@ class AliceInterface(CharacterPublicInterface):
                                           n=n,
                                           value=value,
                                           rate=rate,
-                                          expiration=expiration)
+                                          expiration=expiration,
+                                          discover_on_this_thread=True)
+
+        new_policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_success_is_reasonably_likely()
 
         response_data = {'treasure_map': new_policy.treasure_map,
                          'policy_encrypting_key': new_policy.public_key,

nucypher/characters/lawful.py

@@ -14,37 +14,36 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
-
+import contextlib
 import json
+import random
+import time
 from base64 import b64decode, b64encode
 from collections import OrderedDict
+from datetime import datetime
+from functools import partial
+from json.decoder import JSONDecodeError
+from queue import Queue
 from random import shuffle
+from typing import Dict, Iterable, List, Set, Tuple, Union
 
 import maya
-import time
-from bytestring_splitter import BytestringKwargifier, BytestringSplitter, BytestringSplittingError, \
-    VariableLengthBytestring
-from constant_sorrow import constants
-from constant_sorrow.constants import INCLUDED_IN_BYTESTRING, PUBLIC_ONLY, STRANGER_ALICE
 from cryptography.hazmat.backends import default_backend
 from cryptography.hazmat.primitives.asymmetric.ec import EllipticCurve
 from cryptography.hazmat.primitives.serialization import Encoding
 from cryptography.x509 import Certificate, NameOID, load_pem_x509_certificate
-from datetime import datetime
 from eth_utils import to_checksum_address
 from flask import Response, request
-from functools import partial
-from json.decoder import JSONDecodeError
 from twisted.internet import reactor, stdio, threads
 from twisted.internet.task import LoopingCall
-from typing import Dict, Iterable, List, Set, Tuple, Union
-from umbral import pre
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
-from umbral.kfrags import KFrag
-from umbral.pre import UmbralCorrectnessError
-from umbral.signing import Signature
 
 import nucypher
+from bytestring_splitter import BytestringKwargifier, BytestringSplitter, BytestringSplittingError, \
+    VariableLengthBytestring
+from constant_sorrow import constants
+from constant_sorrow.constants import INCLUDED_IN_BYTESTRING, PUBLIC_ONLY, STRANGER_ALICE, UNKNOWN_VERSION, READY
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
+from nucypher.acumen.perception import FleetSensor
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.actors import BlockchainPolicyAuthor, Worker
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.agents import ContractAgency, StakingEscrowAgent
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.interfaces import BlockchainInterfaceFactory
@@ -70,12 +69,16 @@ from nucypher.datastore.keypairs import HostingKeypair
 from nucypher.datastore.models import PolicyArrangement
 from nucypher.network.exceptions import NodeSeemsToBeDown
 from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.network.nodes import NodeSprout, Teacher
 from nucypher.network.protocols import InterfaceInfo, parse_node_uri
 from nucypher.network.server import ProxyRESTServer, TLSHostingPower, make_rest_app
 from nucypher.network.trackers import AvailabilityTracker
 from nucypher.utilities.logging import Logger
+from umbral import pre
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
+from umbral.kfrags import KFrag
+from umbral.pre import UmbralCorrectnessError
+from umbral.signing import Signature
 
 
 class Alice(Character, BlockchainPolicyAuthor):
@@ -88,7 +91,7 @@ class Alice(Character, BlockchainPolicyAuthor):
                  # Mode
                  is_me: bool = True,
                  federated_only: bool = False,
-                 signer = None,
+                 signer=None,
 
                  # Ownership
                  checksum_address: str = None,
@@ -119,6 +122,9 @@ class Alice(Character, BlockchainPolicyAuthor):
         if is_me:
             self.m = m
             self.n = n
+
+            self._policy_queue = Queue()
+            self._policy_queue.put(READY)
         else:
             self.m = STRANGER_ALICE
             self.n = STRANGER_ALICE
@@ -191,7 +197,7 @@ class Alice(Character, BlockchainPolicyAuthor):
 
     def create_policy(self, bob: "Bob", label: bytes, **policy_params):
         """
-        Create a Policy to share uri with bob.
+        Create a Policy so that Bob has access to all resources under label.
         Generates KFrags and attaches them.
         """
 
@@ -261,6 +267,7 @@ class Alice(Character, BlockchainPolicyAuthor):
               discover_on_this_thread: bool = True,
               timeout: int = None,
               publish_treasure_map: bool = True,
+              block_until_success_is_reasonably_likely: bool = True,
               **policy_params):
 
         timeout = timeout or self.timeout
@@ -297,11 +304,17 @@ class Alice(Character, BlockchainPolicyAuthor):
 
         self.log.debug(f"Making arrangements for {policy} ... ")
         policy.make_arrangements(network_middleware=self.network_middleware,
-                                 handpicked_ursulas=handpicked_ursulas)
+                                 handpicked_ursulas=handpicked_ursulas,
+                                 discover_on_this_thread=discover_on_this_thread)
 
         # REST call happens here, as does population of TreasureMap.
         self.log.debug(f"Enacting {policy} ... ")
-        policy.enact(network_middleware=self.network_middleware, publish=publish_treasure_map)
+
+        # TODO: Make it optional to publish to blockchain?  Or is this presumptive based on the `Policy` type?
+        policy.enact(network_middleware=self.network_middleware, publish_treasure_map=publish_treasure_map)
+
+        if publish_treasure_map and block_until_success_is_reasonably_likely:
+            policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_success_is_reasonably_likely()
         return policy  # Now with TreasureMap affixed!
 
     def get_policy_encrypting_key_from_label(self, label: bytes) -> UmbralPublicKey:
@@ -535,7 +548,12 @@ class Bob(Character):
         if not self.known_nodes and not self._learning_task.running:
             # Quick sanity check - if we don't know of *any* Ursulas, and we have no
             # plans to learn about any more, than this function will surely fail.
-            raise self.NotEnoughTeachers
+            if not self.done_seeding:
+                self.learn_from_teacher_node()
+
+            # If we still don't know of any nodes, we gotta bail.
+            if not self.known_nodes:
+                raise self.NotEnoughTeachers("Can't retrieve without knowing about any nodes at all.  Pass a teacher or seed node.")
 
         treasure_map = self.get_treasure_map_from_known_ursulas(self.network_middleware,
                                                                 map_id)
@@ -563,36 +581,48 @@ class Bob(Character):
         map_id = keccak_digest(bytes(verifying_key) + hrac).hex()
         return hrac, map_id
 
-    def get_treasure_map_from_known_ursulas(self, network_middleware, map_id):
+    def get_treasure_map_from_known_ursulas(self, network_middleware, map_id, timeout=3):
         """
         Iterate through the nodes we know, asking for the TreasureMap.
         Return the first one who has it.
         """
-        from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap
-        for node in self.known_nodes.shuffled():
-            try:
-                response = network_middleware.get_treasure_map_from_node(node=node, map_id=map_id)
-            except NodeSeemsToBeDown:
-                continue
-            except network_middleware.NotFound:
-                self.log.info(f"Node {node} claimed not to have TreasureMap {map_id}")
-                continue
-
-            if response.status_code == 200 and response.content:
-                try:
-                    treasure_map = TreasureMap.from_bytes(response.content)
-                except InvalidSignature:
-                    # TODO: What if a node gives a bunk TreasureMap?  NRN
-                    raise
-                break
-            else:
-                continue  # TODO: Actually, handle error case here.  NRN
+        if self.federated_only:
+            from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap as _MapClass
         else:
-            # TODO: Work out what to do in this scenario -
-            #       if Bob can't get the TreasureMap, he needs to rest on the learning mutex or something.  NRN
-            raise TreasureMap.NowhereToBeFound(f"Asked {len(self.known_nodes)} nodes, but none had map {map_id} ")
+            from nucypher.policy.collections import SignedTreasureMap as _MapClass
 
-        return treasure_map
+        start = maya.now()
+
+        # Spend no more than half the timeout finding the nodes.  8 nodes is arbitrary.  Come at me.
+        self.block_until_number_of_known_nodes_is(8, timeout=timeout/2, learn_on_this_thread=True)
+        while True:
+
+            nodes_with_map = self.matching_nodes_among(self.known_nodes)
+            random.shuffle(nodes_with_map)
+
+            for node in nodes_with_map:
+                try:
+                    response = network_middleware.get_treasure_map_from_node(node=node, map_id=map_id)
+                except (*NodeSeemsToBeDown, self.NotEnoughNodes):
+                    continue
+                except network_middleware.NotFound:
+                    self.log.info(f"Node {node} claimed not to have TreasureMap {map_id}")
+                    continue
+
+                if response.status_code == 200 and response.content:
+                    try:
+                        treasure_map = _MapClass.from_bytes(response.content)
+                        return treasure_map
+                    except InvalidSignature:
+                        # TODO: What if a node gives a bunk TreasureMap?  NRN
+                        raise
+                else:
+                    continue  # TODO: Actually, handle error case here.  NRN
+            else:
+                self.learn_from_teacher_node()
+
+            if (start - maya.now()).seconds > timeout:
+                raise _MapClass.NowhereToBeFound(f"Asked {len(self.known_nodes)} nodes, but none had map {map_id} ")
 
     def work_orders_for_capsules(self,
                                  *capsules,
@@ -692,16 +722,18 @@ class Bob(Character):
             alice = Alice.from_public_keys(verifying_key=alice_verifying_key)
             compass = self.make_compass_for_alice(alice)
 
-            from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap
+            if self.federated_only:
+                from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap as _MapClass
+            else:
+                from nucypher.policy.collections import SignedTreasureMap as _MapClass
 
             # TODO: This LBYL is ugly and fraught with danger.  NRN
             if isinstance(treasure_map, bytes):
-                treasure_map = TreasureMap.from_bytes(treasure_map)
+                treasure_map = _MapClass.from_bytes(treasure_map)
 
             if isinstance(treasure_map, str):
                 tmap_bytes = treasure_map.encode()
-                treasure_map = TreasureMap.from_bytes(b64decode(tmap_bytes))
-
+                treasure_map = _MapClass.from_bytes(b64decode(tmap_bytes))
             treasure_map.orient(compass)
             _unknown_ursulas, _known_ursulas, m = self.follow_treasure_map(treasure_map=treasure_map, block=True)
         else:
@@ -746,7 +778,7 @@ class Bob(Character):
                 alice_verifying_key=alice_verifying_key,
                 *capsules_to_activate)
 
-            self.log.info(f"Found {len(complete_work_orders)} complete work orders for this Capsule ({capsule}).")
+            self.log.debug(f"Found {len(complete_work_orders)} complete WorkOrders for this Capsule ({capsule}).")
 
             if complete_work_orders:
                 if use_precedent_work_orders:
@@ -781,6 +813,10 @@ class Bob(Character):
                     # None of the Capsules for this particular WorkOrder need to be activated.  Move on to the next one.
                     continue
 
+                # OK, so we're going to need to do some network activity for this retrieval.  Let's make sure we've seeded.
+                if not self.done_seeding:
+                    self.learn_from_teacher_node()
+
                 # We don't have enough CFrags yet.  Let's get another one from a WorkOrder.
                 try:
                     self.get_reencrypted_cfrags(work_order, retain_cfrags=retain_cfrags)
@@ -835,6 +871,42 @@ class Bob(Character):
 
         return cleartexts
 
+    def matching_nodes_among(self,
+                             nodes: FleetSensor,
+                             no_less_than=7):  # Somewhat arbitrary floor here.
+        # Look for nodes whose checksum address has the second character of Bob's encrypting key in the first
+        # few characters.
+        # Think of it as a cheap knockoff hamming distance.
+        # The good news is that Bob can construct the list easily.
+        # And - famous last words incoming - there's no cognizable attack surface.
+        # Sure, Bob can mine encrypting keypairs until he gets the set of target Ursulas on which Alice can
+        # store a TreasureMap.  And then... ???... profit?
+
+        # Sanity check - do we even have enough nodes?
+        if len(nodes) < no_less_than:
+            raise ValueError(f"Can't select {no_less_than} from {len(nodes)} (Fleet state: {nodes.FleetState})")
+
+        search_boundary = 2
+        target_nodes = []
+        target_hex_match = self.public_keys(DecryptingPower).hex()[1]
+        while len(target_nodes) < no_less_than:
+            target_nodes = []
+            search_boundary += 2
+
+            if search_boundary > 42:  # We've searched the entire string and can't match any.  TODO: Portable learning is a nice idea here.
+                # Not enough matching nodes.  Fine, we'll just publish to the first few.
+                try:
+                    # TODO: This is almost certainly happening in a test.  If it does happen in production, it's a bit of a problem.  Need to fix #2124 to mitigate.
+                    target_nodes = list(nodes._nodes.values())[0:6]
+                    return target_nodes
+                except IndexError:
+                    raise self.NotEnoughNodes("There aren't enough nodes on the network to enact this policy.  Unless this is day one of the network and nodes are still getting spun up, something is bonkers.")
+
+            # TODO: 1995 all throughout here (we might not (need to) know the checksum address yet; canonical will do.)
+            # This might be a performance issue above a few thousand nodes.
+            target_nodes = [node for node in nodes if target_hex_match in node.checksum_address[2:search_boundary]]
+        return target_nodes
+
     def make_web_controller(drone_bob, crash_on_error: bool = False):
 
         app_name = bytes(drone_bob.stamp).hex()[:6]
@@ -879,7 +951,6 @@ class Bob(Character):
 
 
 class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
-
     banner = URSULA_BANNER
     _alice_class = Alice
 
@@ -917,7 +988,8 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
                  decentralized_identity_evidence: bytes = constants.NOT_SIGNED,
                  checksum_address: str = None,
                  worker_address: str = None,  # TODO: deprecate, and rename to "checksum_address"
-                 block_until_ready: bool = True,  # TODO: Must be true in order to set staker address - Allow for manual staker addr to be passed too!
+                 block_until_ready: bool = True,
+                 # TODO: Must be true in order to set staker address - Allow for manual staker addr to be passed too!
                  work_tracker: WorkTracker = None,
                  start_working_now: bool = True,
                  client_password: str = None,
@@ -949,8 +1021,9 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
         Character.__init__(self,
                            is_me=is_me,
                            checksum_address=checksum_address,
-                           start_learning_now=False,  # Handled later in this function to avoid race condition
-                           federated_only=self._federated_only_instances,  # TODO: 'Ursula' object has no attribute '_federated_only_instances' if an is_me Ursula is not inited prior to this moment  NRN
+                           start_learning_now=start_learning_now,
+                           federated_only=self._federated_only_instances,
+                           # TODO: 'Ursula' object has no attribute '_federated_only_instances' if an is_me Ursula is not inited prior to this moment  NRN
                            crypto_power=crypto_power,
                            abort_on_learning_error=abort_on_learning_error,
                            known_nodes=known_nodes,
@@ -959,9 +1032,8 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
                            **character_kwargs)
 
         if is_me:
-
             # In-Memory TreasureMap tracking
-            self._stored_treasure_maps = dict()
+            self._stored_treasure_maps = dict()  # TODO: Something more persistent (See PR #2132)
 
             # Learner
             self._start_learning_now = start_learning_now
@@ -982,25 +1054,35 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
         if is_me and not federated_only:  # TODO: #429
 
             # Prepare a TransactingPower from worker node's transacting keys
-            self.transacting_power = TransactingPower(account=worker_address,
-                                                      password=client_password,
-                                                      signer=self.signer,
-                                                      cache=True)
-            self._crypto_power.consume_power_up(self.transacting_power)
+            _transacting_power = TransactingPower(account=worker_address,
+                                                  password=client_password,
+                                                  signer=self.signer,
+                                                  cache=True)
+
+            self.transacting_power = _transacting_power
+            self._crypto_power.consume_power_up(_transacting_power)
+            self._set_checksum_address(checksum_address)
 
             # Use this power to substantiate the stamp
             self.substantiate_stamp()
-            self.log.debug(f"Created decentralized identity evidence: {self.decentralized_identity_evidence[:10].hex()}")
+            self.log.debug(
+                f"Created decentralized identity evidence: {self.decentralized_identity_evidence[:10].hex()}")
             decentralized_identity_evidence = self.decentralized_identity_evidence
 
-            Worker.__init__(self,
-                            is_me=is_me,
-                            registry=self.registry,
-                            checksum_address=checksum_address,
-                            worker_address=worker_address,
-                            work_tracker=work_tracker,
-                            start_working_now=start_working_now,
-                            block_until_ready=block_until_ready)
+            try:
+                Worker.__init__(self,
+                                is_me=is_me,
+                                registry=self.registry,
+                                checksum_address=checksum_address,
+                                worker_address=worker_address,
+                                work_tracker=work_tracker,
+                                start_working_now=start_working_now,
+                                block_until_ready=block_until_ready)
+            except (Exception, self.WorkerError):  # FIXME
+                # TODO: Do not announce self to "other nodes" until this init is finished.
+                # It's not possible to finish constructing this node.
+                self.stop(halt_reactor=False)
+                raise
 
         if not crypto_power or (TLSHostingPower not in crypto_power):
 
@@ -1123,10 +1205,11 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
             if emitter:
                 emitter.message(f"✓ Database pruning", color='green')
 
-        if learning:
-            self.start_learning_loop(now=self._start_learning_now)
-            if emitter:
-                emitter.message(f"✓ Node Discovery ({','.join(self.learning_domains)})", color='green')
+        # TODO: block until specific nodes are known here?
+        # if learning:  # TODO: Include learning startup here with the rest of the services?
+        #     self.start_learning_loop(now=self._start_learning_now)
+        #     if emitter:
+        #         emitter.message(f"✓ Node Discovery ({','.join(self.learning_domains)})", color='green')
 
         if self._availability_check and availability:
             self._availability_tracker.start(now=False)  # wait...
@@ -1177,17 +1260,22 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
                 raise  # Crash :-(
 
         elif start_reactor:  # ... without hendrix
-            reactor.run()    # <--- Blocking Call (Reactor)
+            reactor.run()  # <--- Blocking Call (Reactor)
 
     def stop(self, halt_reactor: bool = False) -> None:
-        """Stop services"""
-        self._availability_tracker.stop()
-        if self._learning_task.running:
+        """
+        Stop services for partially or fully initialized characters.
+        # CAUTION #
+        """
+        self.log.debug(f"---------Stopping {self}")
+        # Handles the shutdown of a partially initialized character.
+        with contextlib.suppress(AttributeError):  # TODO: Is this acceptable here, what are alternatives?
+            self._availability_tracker.stop()
             self.stop_learning_loop()
-        if not self.federated_only:
-            self.work_tracker.stop()
-        if self._arrangement_pruning_task.running:
-            self._arrangement_pruning_task.stop()
+            if not self.federated_only:
+                self.work_tracker.stop()
+            if self._arrangement_pruning_task.running:
+                self._arrangement_pruning_task.stop()
         if halt_reactor:
             reactor.stop()
 
@@ -1245,7 +1333,6 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
                       host: str,
                       port: int,
                       certificate_filepath,
-                      federated_only: bool,
                       *args, **kwargs
                       ):
         response_data = network_middleware.client.node_information(host, port,
@@ -1289,7 +1376,7 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
                                                        network_middleware=network_middleware,
                                                        registry=registry)
 
-            except NodeSeemsToBeDown:
+            except NodeSeemsToBeDown as e:
                 log = Logger(cls.__name__)
                 log.warn(
                     "Can't connect to seed node (attempt {}).  Will retry in {} seconds.".format(attempt, interval))
@@ -1323,7 +1410,12 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
         host, port, checksum_address = parse_node_uri(seed_uri)
 
         # Fetch the hosts TLS certificate and read the common name
-        certificate = network_middleware.get_certificate(host=host, port=port)
+        try:
+            certificate = network_middleware.get_certificate(host=host, port=port)
+        except NodeSeemsToBeDown as e:
+            e.args += (f"While trying to load seednode {seed_uri}",)
+            e.crash_right_now = True
+            raise
         real_host = certificate.subject.get_attributes_for_oid(NameOID.COMMON_NAME)[0].value
 
         # Create a temporary certificate storage area
@@ -1332,12 +1424,10 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
 
         # Load the host as a potential seed node
         potential_seed_node = cls.from_rest_url(
-            registry=registry,
             host=real_host,
             port=port,
             network_middleware=network_middleware,
             certificate_filepath=temp_certificate_filepath,
-            federated_only=federated_only,
             *args,
             **kwargs
         )
@@ -1376,7 +1466,7 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
     def from_bytes(cls,
                    ursula_as_bytes: bytes,
                    version: int = INCLUDED_IN_BYTESTRING,
-                   registry: BaseContractRegistry = None,
+                   fail_fast=False,
                    ) -> 'Ursula':
 
         if version is INCLUDED_IN_BYTESTRING:
@@ -1398,11 +1488,21 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
                 message = cls.unknown_version_message.format(display_name, version, cls.LEARNER_VERSION)
             except BytestringSplittingError:
                 message = cls.really_unknown_version_message.format(version, cls.LEARNER_VERSION)
-            raise cls.IsFromTheFuture(message)
-
-        # Version stuff checked out.  Moving on.
-        node_sprout = cls.internal_splitter(payload, partial=True)
-        return node_sprout
+                if fail_fast:
+                    raise cls.IsFromTheFuture(message)
+                else:
+                    cls.log.warn(message)
+                    return UNKNOWN_VERSION
+            else:
+                if fail_fast:
+                    raise cls.IsFromTheFuture(message)
+                else:
+                    cls.log.warn(message)
+                    return UNKNOWN_VERSION
+        else:
+            # Version stuff checked out.  Moving on.
+            node_sprout = cls.internal_splitter(payload, partial=True)
+            return node_sprout
 
     @classmethod
     def from_processed_bytes(cls, **processed_objects):
@@ -1432,7 +1532,6 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
     @classmethod
     def batch_from_bytes(cls,
                          ursulas_as_bytes: Iterable[bytes],
-                         registry: BaseContractRegistry = None,
                          fail_fast: bool = False,
                          ) -> List['Ursula']:
 
@@ -1445,13 +1544,22 @@ class Ursula(Teacher, Character, Worker):
         for version, node_bytes in versions_and_node_bytes:
             try:
                 sprout = cls.from_bytes(node_bytes,
-                                        version=version,
-                                        registry=registry)
+                                        version=version)
+                if sprout is UNKNOWN_VERSION:
+                    continue
+            except BytestringSplittingError:
+                message = cls.really_unknown_version_message.format(version, cls.LEARNER_VERSION)
+                if fail_fast:
+                    raise cls.IsFromTheFuture(message)
+                else:
+                    cls.log.warn(message)
+                    continue
             except Ursula.IsFromTheFuture as e:
                 if fail_fast:
                     raise
                 else:
                     cls.log.warn(e.args[0])
+                    continue
             else:
                 sprouts.append(sprout)
         return sprouts
@@ -1534,9 +1642,9 @@ class Enrico(Character):
     def __init__(self, policy_encrypting_key=None, controller: bool = True, *args, **kwargs):
         self._policy_pubkey = policy_encrypting_key
 
-        # Encrico never uses the blockchain, hence federated_only)
+        # Enrico never uses the blockchain, hence federated_only)
         kwargs['federated_only'] = True
-        kwargs['known_node_class'] = Ursula
+        kwargs['known_node_class'] = None
         super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
 
         if controller:
@@ -1570,6 +1678,11 @@ class Enrico(Character):
             raise TypeError("This Enrico doesn't know which policy encrypting key he used.  Oh well.")
         return self._policy_pubkey
 
+    def _set_known_node_class(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        """
+        Enrico doesn't init nodes, so it doesn't care what class they are.
+        """
+
     def make_web_controller(drone_enrico, crash_on_error: bool = False):
 
         app_name = bytes(drone_enrico.stamp).hex()[:6]

nucypher/characters/unlawful.py

@@ -14,8 +14,7 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
-
-
+from nucypher.config.constants import TEMPORARY_DOMAIN
 from nucypher.exceptions import DevelopmentInstallationRequired
 
 from copy import copy
@@ -41,6 +40,10 @@ class Vladimir(Ursula):
     fraud_key = 'a75d701cc4199f7646909d15f22e2e0ef6094b3e2aa47a188f35f47e8932a7b9'
     db_filepath = ':memory:'
 
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
+        self._checksum_address = self.fraud_address
+
     @classmethod
     def from_target_ursula(cls,
                            target_ursula: Ursula,
@@ -61,15 +64,18 @@ class Vladimir(Ursula):
         crypto_power = CryptoPower(power_ups=target_ursula._default_crypto_powerups)
 
         if claim_signing_key:
-            crypto_power.consume_power_up(SigningPower(pubkey=target_ursula.stamp.as_umbral_pubkey()))
+            crypto_power.consume_power_up(SigningPower(public_key=target_ursula.stamp.as_umbral_pubkey()))
 
         if attach_transacting_key:
-            cls.attach_transacting_key(blockchain=target_ursula.blockchain)
+            cls.attach_transacting_key(blockchain=target_ursula.policy_agent.blockchain)
 
 
         vladimir = cls(is_me=True,
                        crypto_power=crypto_power,
                        db_filepath=cls.db_filepath,
+                       domains=[TEMPORARY_DOMAIN],
+                       block_until_ready=False,
+                       start_working_now=False,
                        rest_host=target_ursula.rest_interface.host,
                        rest_port=target_ursula.rest_interface.port,
                        certificate=target_ursula.rest_server_certificate(),
@@ -81,7 +87,6 @@ class Vladimir(Ursula):
                        interface_signature=target_ursula._interface_signature,
                        #########
                        )
-
         return vladimir
 
     @classmethod
@@ -100,6 +105,22 @@ class Vladimir(Ursula):
                 raise
         return True
 
+    def publish_fraudulent_treasure_map(self, legit_treasure_map, target_node):
+        """
+        If I see a TreasureMap being published, I can substitute my own payload and hope
+        that Ursula will store it for me for free.
+        """
+        old_message_kit = legit_treasure_map.message_kit
+        new_message_kit, _signature = self.encrypt_for(self, b"I want to store this message for free.")
+        legit_treasure_map.message_kit = new_message_kit
+        # I'll copy Alice's key so that Ursula thinks that the HRAC has been properly signed.
+        legit_treasure_map.message_kit.sender_verifying_key = old_message_kit.sender_verifying_key
+        legit_treasure_map._set_payload()
+
+        response = self.network_middleware.put_treasure_map_on_node(node=target_node,
+                                                                    map_id=legit_treasure_map.public_id(),
+                                                                    map_payload=bytes(legit_treasure_map))
+
 
 class Amonia(Alice):
     """
@@ -174,3 +195,4 @@ class Amonia(Alice):
                    publish_wrong_payee_address_to_blockchain):
             with patch("nucypher.policy.policies.Policy.enact", self.enact_without_tabulating_responses):
                 return super().grant(handpicked_ursulas=ursulas_to_trick_into_working_for_free, *args, **kwargs)
+

nucypher/cli/commands/alice.py

@@ -52,7 +52,8 @@ from nucypher.cli.options import (
     option_provider_uri,
     option_registry_filepath,
     option_signer_uri,
-    option_teacher_uri
+    option_teacher_uri,
+    option_lonely
 )
 from nucypher.cli.painting.help import paint_new_installation_help
 from nucypher.cli.processes import get_geth_provider_process
@@ -89,7 +90,8 @@ class AliceConfigOptions:
                  registry_filepath: str,
                  middleware: RestMiddleware,
                  gas_strategy: str,
-                 signer_uri: str
+                 signer_uri: str,
+                 lonely: bool,
                  ):
 
         if federated_only and geth:
@@ -115,6 +117,7 @@ class AliceConfigOptions:
         self.discovery_port = discovery_port
         self.registry_filepath = registry_filepath
         self.middleware = middleware
+        self.lonely = lonely
 
     def create_config(self, emitter, config_file):
 
@@ -135,7 +138,9 @@ class AliceConfigOptions:
                 provider_uri=self.provider_uri,
                 signer_uri=self.signer_uri,
                 gas_strategy=self.gas_strategy,
-                federated_only=True)
+                federated_only=True,
+                lonely=self.lonely
+            )
 
         else:
             try:
@@ -151,7 +156,9 @@ class AliceConfigOptions:
                     filepath=config_file,
                     rest_port=self.discovery_port,
                     checksum_address=self.pay_with,
-                    registry_filepath=self.registry_filepath)
+                    registry_filepath=self.registry_filepath,
+                    lonely=self.lonely
+                )
             except FileNotFoundError:
                 return handle_missing_configuration_file(
                     character_config_class=AliceConfiguration,
@@ -172,6 +179,7 @@ group_config_options = group_options(
     pay_with=option_pay_with,
     registry_filepath=option_registry_filepath,
     middleware=option_middleware,
+    lonely=option_lonely,
 )
 
 
@@ -285,8 +293,8 @@ class AliceCharacterOptions:
                                        teacher_uri=self.teacher_uri,
                                        min_stake=self.min_stake,
                                        client_password=client_password,
-                                       load_preferred_teachers=load_seednodes,
-                                       start_learning_now=load_seednodes)
+                                       start_learning_now=load_seednodes,
+                                       lonely=self.config_options.lonely)
 
             return ALICE
         except NucypherKeyring.AuthenticationFailed as e:

nucypher/cli/commands/bob.py

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 import base64
 
 import click
-import ipfshttpclient
+
 
 from nucypher.characters.control.emitters import StdoutEmitter
 from nucypher.characters.control.interfaces import BobInterface
@@ -47,7 +47,8 @@ from nucypher.cli.options import (
     option_provider_uri,
     option_registry_filepath,
     option_signer_uri,
-    option_teacher_uri
+    option_teacher_uri,
+    option_lonely
 )
 from nucypher.cli.painting.help import paint_new_installation_help
 from nucypher.cli.utils import make_cli_character, setup_emitter
@@ -71,7 +72,9 @@ class BobConfigOptions:
                  middleware: RestMiddleware,
                  federated_only: bool,
                  gas_strategy: str,
-                 signer_uri: str):
+                 signer_uri: str,
+                 lonely: bool
+                 ):
 
         self.provider_uri = provider_uri
         self.signer_uri = signer_uri
@@ -83,6 +86,7 @@ class BobConfigOptions:
         self.dev = dev
         self.middleware = middleware
         self.federated_only = federated_only
+        self.lonely = lonely
 
     def create_config(self, emitter: StdoutEmitter, config_file: str) -> BobConfiguration:
         if self.dev:
@@ -95,7 +99,9 @@ class BobConfigOptions:
                 signer_uri=self.signer_uri,
                 federated_only=True,
                 checksum_address=self.checksum_address,
-                network_middleware=self.middleware)
+                network_middleware=self.middleware,
+                lonely=self.lonely
+            )
         else:
             try:
                 return BobConfiguration.from_configuration_file(
@@ -108,7 +114,9 @@ class BobConfigOptions:
                     signer_uri=self.signer_uri,
                     gas_strategy=self.gas_strategy,
                     registry_filepath=self.registry_filepath,
-                    network_middleware=self.middleware)
+                    network_middleware=self.middleware,
+                    lonely=self.lonely
+                )
             except FileNotFoundError:
                 handle_missing_configuration_file(character_config_class=BobConfiguration,
                                                   config_file=config_file)
@@ -131,6 +139,7 @@ class BobConfigOptions:
             provider_uri=self.provider_uri,
             signer_uri=self.signer_uri,
             gas_strategy=self.gas_strategy,
+            lonely=self.lonely
         )
 
     def get_updates(self) -> dict:
@@ -140,7 +149,8 @@ class BobConfigOptions:
                        registry_filepath=self.registry_filepath,
                        provider_uri=self.provider_uri,
                        signer_uri=self.signer_uri,
-                       gas_strategy=self.gas_strategy
+                       gas_strategy=self.gas_strategy,
+                       lonely=self.lonely
                        )
         # Depends on defaults being set on Configuration classes, filtrates None values
         updates = {k: v for k, v in payload.items() if v is not None}
@@ -158,7 +168,8 @@ group_config_options = group_options(
     discovery_port=option_discovery_port(),
     dev=option_dev,
     middleware=option_middleware,
-    federated_only=option_federated_only
+    federated_only=option_federated_only,
+    lonely=option_lonely,
 )
 
 
@@ -310,6 +321,7 @@ def retrieve(general_config,
         raise click.BadArgumentUsage(f'{required_fields} are required flags to retrieve')
 
     if ipfs:
+        import ipfshttpclient
         # TODO: #2108
         emitter.message(f"Connecting to IPFS Gateway {ipfs}")
         ipfs_client = ipfshttpclient.connect(ipfs)

nucypher/cli/commands/enrico.py

@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 
 import click
-import ipfshttpclient
 from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
 
 from nucypher.characters.control.interfaces import EnricoInterface
@@ -78,6 +77,7 @@ def encrypt(general_config, policy_encrypting_key, message, file, ipfs):
     # Handle Ciphertext
     # TODO: This might be crossing the bridge of being application code
     if ipfs:
+        import ipfshttpclient
         emitter.message(f"Connecting to IPFS Gateway {ipfs}")
         ipfs_client = ipfshttpclient.connect(ipfs)
         cid = ipfs_client.add_str(response['message_kit'])

nucypher/cli/commands/ursula.py

@@ -58,7 +58,8 @@ from nucypher.cli.options import (
     option_provider_uri,
     option_registry_filepath,
     option_signer_uri,
-    option_teacher_uri
+    option_teacher_uri,
+    option_lonely
 )
 from nucypher.cli.painting.help import paint_new_installation_help
 from nucypher.cli.painting.transactions import paint_receipt_summary
@@ -94,7 +95,9 @@ class UrsulaConfigOptions:
                  light,
                  gas_strategy,
                  signer_uri,
-                 availability_check):
+                 availability_check,
+                 lonely: bool
+                 ):
 
         if federated_only:
             if geth:
@@ -124,6 +127,7 @@ class UrsulaConfigOptions:
         self.light = light
         self.gas_strategy = gas_strategy
         self.availability_check = availability_check
+        self.lonely = lonely
 
     def create_config(self, emitter, config_file):
         if self.dev:
@@ -245,7 +249,8 @@ group_config_options = group_options(
     poa=option_poa,
     light=option_light,
     dev=option_dev,
-    availability_check=click.option('--availability-check/--disable-availability-check', help="Enable or disable self-health checks while running", is_flag=True, default=None)
+    availability_check=click.option('--availability-check/--disable-availability-check', help="Enable or disable self-health checks while running", is_flag=True, default=None),
+    lonely=option_lonely,
 )
 
 
@@ -253,9 +258,8 @@ class UrsulaCharacterOptions:
 
     __option_name__ = 'character_options'
 
-    def __init__(self, config_options: UrsulaConfigOptions, lonely, teacher_uri, min_stake):
+    def __init__(self, config_options: UrsulaConfigOptions, teacher_uri, min_stake):
         self.config_options = config_options
-        self.lonely = lonely
         self.teacher_uri = teacher_uri
         self.min_stake = min_stake
 
@@ -278,9 +282,8 @@ class UrsulaCharacterOptions:
                                         min_stake=self.min_stake,
                                         teacher_uri=self.teacher_uri,
                                         unlock_keyring=not self.config_options.dev,
-                                        lonely=self.lonely,
+                                        lonely=self.config_options.lonely,
                                         client_password=client_password,
-                                        load_preferred_teachers=load_seednodes and not self.lonely,
                                         start_learning_now=load_seednodes)
             return ursula_config, URSULA
 
@@ -293,7 +296,6 @@ class UrsulaCharacterOptions:
 group_character_options = group_options(
     UrsulaCharacterOptions,
     config_options=group_config_options,
-    lonely=click.option('--lonely', help="Do not connect to seednodes", is_flag=True),
     teacher_uri=option_teacher_uri,
     min_stake=option_min_stake
 )
@@ -388,10 +390,15 @@ def run(general_config, character_options, config_file, interactive, dry_run, me
                                                     metrics_prefix=metrics_prefix,
                                                     listen_address=metrics_listen_address)
 
-    return URSULA.run(emitter=emitter,
-                      start_reactor=not dry_run,
-                      interactive=interactive,
-                      prometheus_config=prometheus_config)
+    # TODO should we just not call run at all for "dry_run"
+    try:
+        URSULA.run(emitter=emitter,
+                   start_reactor=not dry_run,
+                   interactive=interactive,
+                   prometheus_config=prometheus_config)
+    finally:
+        if dry_run:
+            URSULA.stop()
 
 
 @ursula.command(name='save-metadata')

nucypher/cli/options.py

@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ option_force = click.option('--force', help="Don't ask for confirmation", is_fla
 option_geth = click.option('--geth', '-G', help="Run using the built-in geth node", is_flag=True)
 option_hw_wallet = click.option('--hw-wallet/--no-hw-wallet')
 option_light = click.option('--light', help="Indicate that node is light", is_flag=True, default=None)
+option_lonely = click.option('--lonely', help="Do not connect to seednodes", is_flag=True)
 option_m = click.option('--m', help="M-Threshold KFrags", type=click.INT)
 option_min_stake = click.option('--min-stake', help="The minimum stake the teacher must have to be a teacher", type=click.INT, default=0)
 option_n = click.option('--n', help="N-Total KFrags", type=click.INT)

nucypher/cli/painting/status.py

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ from nucypher.blockchain.eth.interfaces import BlockchainInterfaceFactory
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.registry import BaseContractRegistry
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.token import NU
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.utils import prettify_eth_amount
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 
 
 def paint_contract_status(registry, emitter):

nucypher/cli/utils.py

@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import click
 import os
 import shutil
 from constant_sorrow.constants import NO_CONTROL_PROTOCOL
-from nacl.exceptions import CryptoError
 
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.interfaces import (
     BlockchainDeployerInterface,
@@ -33,7 +32,6 @@ from nucypher.blockchain.eth.registry import BaseContractRegistry, InMemoryContr
 from nucypher.characters.base import Character
 from nucypher.characters.control.emitters import StdoutEmitter
 from nucypher.cli.actions.auth import get_nucypher_password, unlock_nucypher_keyring
-from nucypher.utilities.seednodes import load_seednodes
 from nucypher.cli.literature import (
     CONNECTING_TO_BLOCKCHAIN,
     ETHERSCAN_FLAG_DISABLED_WARNING,
@@ -57,8 +55,7 @@ def make_cli_character(character_config,
                        emitter,
                        unlock_keyring: bool = True,
                        teacher_uri: str = None,
-                       min_stake: int = 0,
-                       load_preferred_teachers: bool = True,
+                       min_stake: int = 0,  # We not using this anymore?  Where is it hooked up?
                        **config_args) -> Character:
 
     #
@@ -73,22 +70,23 @@ def make_cli_character(character_config,
                                 password=get_nucypher_password(confirm=False))
 
     # Handle Teachers
-    teacher_nodes = list()
-    if load_preferred_teachers:
-        teacher_nodes = load_seednodes(emitter,
-                                       teacher_uris=[teacher_uri] if teacher_uri else None,
-                                       min_stake=min_stake,
-                                       federated_only=character_config.federated_only,
-                                       network_domains=character_config.domains,
-                                       network_middleware=character_config.network_middleware,
-                                       registry=character_config.registry)
+    # TODO: Is this still relevant?  Is it better to DRY this up by doing it later?
+    sage_nodes = list()
 
     #
     # Character Init
     #
 
     # Produce Character
-    CHARACTER = character_config(known_nodes=teacher_nodes,
+    if teacher_uri:
+        maybe_sage_node = character_config.known_node_class.from_teacher_uri(teacher_uri=teacher_uri,
+                         min_stake=0,  # TODO: Where to get this?
+                         federated_only=character_config.federated_only,
+                         network_middleware=character_config.network_middleware,
+                         registry=character_config.registry)
+        sage_nodes.append(maybe_sage_node)
+
+    CHARACTER = character_config(known_nodes=sage_nodes,
                                  network_middleware=character_config.network_middleware,
                                  **config_args)
 

nucypher/config/node.py

@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ from constant_sorrow.constants import (
 from eth_utils.address import is_checksum_address
 from tempfile import TemporaryDirectory
 from typing import Callable, List, Set, Union
+
+from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
 from umbral.signing import Signature
 
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.interfaces import BlockchainInterfaceFactory
@@ -61,6 +63,9 @@ class CharacterConfiguration(BaseConfiguration):
     DEFAULT_NETWORK_MIDDLEWARE = RestMiddleware
     TEMP_CONFIGURATION_DIR_PREFIX = 'tmp-nucypher'
 
+    # When we begin to support other threshold schemes, this will be one of the concepts that makes us want a factory.  #571
+    known_node_class = Ursula
+
     # Gas
     DEFAULT_GAS_STRATEGY = 'fast'
 
@@ -93,6 +98,7 @@ class CharacterConfiguration(BaseConfiguration):
                  domains: Set[str] = None,  # TODO: Mapping between learning domains and "registry" domains - #1580
                  interface_signature: Signature = None,
                  network_middleware: RestMiddleware = None,
+                 lonely: bool = False,
 
                  # Node Storage
                  known_nodes: set = None,
@@ -152,6 +158,7 @@ class CharacterConfiguration(BaseConfiguration):
         self.save_metadata = save_metadata
         self.reload_metadata = reload_metadata
         self.known_nodes = known_nodes or set()  # handpicked
+        self.lonely = lonely
 
         # Configuration
         self.__dev_mode = dev_mode
@@ -400,6 +407,7 @@ class CharacterConfiguration(BaseConfiguration):
             start_learning_now=self.start_learning_now,
             save_metadata=self.save_metadata,
             node_storage=self.node_storage.payload(),
+            lonely=self.lonely,
         )
 
         # Optional values (mode)

nucypher/config/storages.py

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ from cryptography.x509 import Certificate, NameOID
 from eth_utils import is_checksum_address
 from typing import Any, Callable, Set, Tuple, Union
 
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.decorators import validate_checksum_address
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.registry import BaseContractRegistry
 from nucypher.config.constants import DEFAULT_CONFIG_ROOT
@@ -135,7 +136,8 @@ class NodeStorage(ABC):
             public_pem_bytes = certificate.public_bytes(self.TLS_CERTIFICATE_ENCODING)
             certificate_file.write(public_pem_bytes)
 
-        self.log.debug(f"Saved TLS certificate for {checksum_address}: {certificate_filepath}")
+        nickname, pairs = nickname_from_seed(checksum_address)
+        self.log.debug(f"Saved TLS certificate for {nickname} {checksum_address}: {certificate_filepath}")
 
         return certificate_filepath
 

nucypher/network/middleware.py

@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ class NucypherMiddlewareClient:
     library = requests
     timeout = 1.2
 
+
     def __init__(self, registry=None, *args, **kwargs):
         self.registry = registry
 
@@ -144,6 +145,10 @@ class RestMiddleware:
 
     _client_class = NucypherMiddlewareClient
 
+    TEACHER_NODES = {
+        'ibex': ('https://ibex.nucypher.network:9151',),
+    }
+
     class UnexpectedResponse(Exception):
         def __init__(self, message, status, *args, **kwargs):
             super().__init__(message, *args, **kwargs)
@@ -187,7 +192,7 @@ class RestMiddleware:
                                                          backend=default_backend())
             return certificate
 
-    def consider_arrangement(self, arrangement):
+    def propose_arrangement(self, arrangement):
         node = arrangement.ursula
         response = self.client.post(node_or_sprout=node,
                                     path="consider_arrangement",

nucypher/network/nodes.py

@@ -16,217 +16,49 @@ along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
 import contextlib
-from collections import OrderedDict, defaultdict, deque, namedtuple
-from contextlib import suppress
-from typing import Set, Tuple, Union, Iterable
-
-import binascii
-import maya
-import random
-import requests
+import datetime
 import time
-from bytestring_splitter import (
-    BytestringSplitter,
-    BytestringSplittingError,
-    PartiallyKwargifiedBytes,
-    VariableLengthBytestring
-)
-from constant_sorrow import constant_or_bytes
-from constant_sorrow.constants import (
-    CERTIFICATE_NOT_SAVED,
-    FLEET_STATES_MATCH,
-    NEVER_SEEN,
-    NOT_SIGNED,
-    NO_KNOWN_NODES,
-    NO_STORAGE_AVAILIBLE,
-    UNKNOWN_FLEET_STATE
-)
+from collections import defaultdict, deque
+from contextlib import suppress
+from queue import Queue
+from typing import Iterable
+from typing import Set, Tuple, Union
+
+import maya
+import requests
 from cryptography.x509 import Certificate
 from eth_utils import to_checksum_address
 from requests.exceptions import SSLError
-from twisted.internet import defer, reactor, task
-from twisted.internet.threads import deferToThread
-from umbral.signing import Signature
+from twisted.internet import reactor, task
+from twisted.internet.defer import Deferred
+from twisted.logger import Logger
 
 import nucypher
+from bytestring_splitter import BytestringSplitter, BytestringSplittingError, PartiallyKwargifiedBytes, \
+    VariableLengthBytestring
+from constant_sorrow import constant_or_bytes
+from constant_sorrow.constants import (CERTIFICATE_NOT_SAVED, FLEET_STATES_MATCH, NEVER_SEEN, NOT_SIGNED,
+                                       NO_KNOWN_NODES, NO_STORAGE_AVAILIBLE, UNKNOWN_FLEET_STATE, UNKNOWN_VERSION,
+                                       RELAX)
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
+from nucypher.acumen.perception import FleetSensor, icon_from_checksum
 from nucypher.blockchain.economics import EconomicsFactory
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.agents import ContractAgency, StakingEscrowAgent
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.constants import NULL_ADDRESS
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.registry import BaseContractRegistry
 from nucypher.config.constants import SeednodeMetadata
 from nucypher.config.storages import ForgetfulNodeStorage
-from nucypher.crypto.api import keccak_digest, recover_address_eip_191, verify_eip_191
+from nucypher.crypto.api import recover_address_eip_191, verify_eip_191
 from nucypher.crypto.kits import UmbralMessageKit
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import DecryptingPower, NoSigningPower, SigningPower, TransactingPower
 from nucypher.crypto.signing import signature_splitter
 from nucypher.network import LEARNING_LOOP_VERSION
 from nucypher.network.exceptions import NodeSeemsToBeDown
 from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.network.protocols import SuspiciousActivity
 from nucypher.network.server import TLSHostingPower
 from nucypher.utilities.logging import Logger
-
-
-def icon_from_checksum(checksum,
-                       nickname_metadata,
-                       number_of_nodes="Unknown number of "):
-    if checksum is NO_KNOWN_NODES:
-        return "NO FLEET STATE AVAILABLE"
-    icon_template = """
-    <div class="nucypher-nickname-icon" style="border-color:{color};">
-    <div class="small">{number_of_nodes} nodes</div>
-    <div class="symbols">
-        <span class="single-symbol" style="color: {color}">{symbol}&#xFE0E;</span>
-    </div>
-    <br/>
-    <span class="small-address">{fleet_state_checksum}</span>
-    </div>
-    """.replace("  ", "").replace('\n', "")
-    return icon_template.format(
-        number_of_nodes=number_of_nodes,
-        color=nickname_metadata[0][0]['hex'],
-        symbol=nickname_metadata[0][1],
-        fleet_state_checksum=checksum[0:8]
-    )
-
-
-class FleetStateTracker:
-    """
-    A representation of a fleet of NuCypher nodes.
-    """
-    _checksum = NO_KNOWN_NODES.bool_value(False)
-    _nickname = NO_KNOWN_NODES
-    _nickname_metadata = NO_KNOWN_NODES
-    _tracking = False
-    most_recent_node_change = NO_KNOWN_NODES
-    snapshot_splitter = BytestringSplitter(32, 4)
-    log = Logger("Learning")
-    FleetState = namedtuple("FleetState", ("nickname", "metadata", "icon", "nodes", "updated"))
-
-    def __init__(self):
-        self.additional_nodes_to_track = []
-        self.updated = maya.now()
-        self._nodes = OrderedDict()
-        self.states = OrderedDict()
-
-    def __setitem__(self, key, value):
-        self._nodes[key] = value
-
-        if self._tracking:
-            self.log.info("Updating fleet state after saving node {}".format(value))
-            self.record_fleet_state()
-
-    def __getitem__(self, item):
-        return self._nodes[item]
-
-    def __bool__(self):
-        return bool(self._nodes)
-
-    def __contains__(self, item):
-        return item in self._nodes.keys() or item in self._nodes.values()
-
-    def __iter__(self):
-        yield from self._nodes.values()
-
-    def __len__(self):
-        return len(self._nodes)
-
-    def __eq__(self, other):
-        return self._nodes == other._nodes
-
-    def __repr__(self):
-        return self._nodes.__repr__()
-
-    @property
-    def checksum(self):
-        return self._checksum
-
-    @checksum.setter
-    def checksum(self, checksum_value):
-        self._checksum = checksum_value
-        self._nickname, self._nickname_metadata = nickname_from_seed(checksum_value, number_of_pairs=1)
-
-    @property
-    def nickname(self):
-        return self._nickname
-
-    @property
-    def nickname_metadata(self):
-        return self._nickname_metadata
-
-    @property
-    def icon(self) -> str:
-        if self.nickname_metadata is NO_KNOWN_NODES:
-            return str(NO_KNOWN_NODES)
-        return self.nickname_metadata[0][1]
-
-    def addresses(self):
-        return self._nodes.keys()
-
-    def icon_html(self):
-        return icon_from_checksum(checksum=self.checksum,
-                                  number_of_nodes=str(len(self)),
-                                  nickname_metadata=self.nickname_metadata)
-
-    def snapshot(self):
-        fleet_state_checksum_bytes = binascii.unhexlify(self.checksum)
-        fleet_state_updated_bytes = self.updated.epoch.to_bytes(4, byteorder="big")
-        return fleet_state_checksum_bytes + fleet_state_updated_bytes
-
-    def record_fleet_state(self, additional_nodes_to_track=None):
-        if additional_nodes_to_track:
-            self.additional_nodes_to_track.extend(additional_nodes_to_track)
-        if not self._nodes:
-            # No news here.
-            return
-        sorted_nodes = self.sorted()
-
-        sorted_nodes_joined = b"".join(bytes(n) for n in sorted_nodes)
-        checksum = keccak_digest(sorted_nodes_joined).hex()
-        if checksum not in self.states:
-            self.checksum = keccak_digest(b"".join(bytes(n) for n in self.sorted())).hex()
-            self.updated = maya.now()
-            # For now we store the sorted node list.  Someday we probably spin this out into
-            # its own class, FleetState, and use it as the basis for partial updates.
-            new_state = self.FleetState(nickname=self.nickname,
-                                        metadata=self.nickname_metadata,
-                                        nodes=sorted_nodes,
-                                        icon=self.icon,
-                                        updated=self.updated)
-            self.states[checksum] = new_state
-            return checksum, new_state
-
-    def start_tracking_state(self, additional_nodes_to_track=None):
-        if additional_nodes_to_track is None:
-            additional_nodes_to_track = list()
-        self.additional_nodes_to_track.extend(additional_nodes_to_track)
-        self._tracking = True
-        self.update_fleet_state()
-
-    def sorted(self):
-        nodes_to_consider = list(self._nodes.values()) + self.additional_nodes_to_track
-        return sorted(nodes_to_consider, key=lambda n: n.checksum_address)
-
-    def shuffled(self):
-        nodes_we_know_about = list(self._nodes.values())
-        random.shuffle(nodes_we_know_about)
-        return nodes_we_know_about
-
-    def abridged_states_dict(self):
-        abridged_states = {}
-        for k, v in self.states.items():
-            abridged_states[k] = self.abridged_state_details(v)
-        return abridged_states
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def abridged_state_details(state):
-        return {"nickname": state.nickname,
-                "symbol": state.metadata[0][1],
-                "color_hex": state.metadata[0][0]['hex'],
-                "color_name": state.metadata[0][0]['color'],
-                "updated": state.updated.rfc2822(),
-                }
+from umbral.signing import Signature
 
 
 class NodeSprout(PartiallyKwargifiedBytes):
@@ -237,16 +69,24 @@ class NodeSprout(PartiallyKwargifiedBytes):
 
     def __init__(self, node_metadata):
         super().__init__(node_metadata)
-        self.checksum_address = to_checksum_address(self.public_address)
-        self.nickname = nickname_from_seed(self.checksum_address)[0]
-        self.timestamp = maya.MayaDT(self.timestamp)  # Weird for this to be in init. maybe this belongs in the splitter also.
-        self._hash = int.from_bytes(self.public_address, byteorder="big")  # stop-propagation logic (ie, only propagate verified, staked nodes) keeps this unique and BFT.
-        self._repr = f"({self.__class__.__name__})⇀{self.nickname}↽ ({self.checksum_address})"
+        self._checksum_address = None
+        self._nickname = None
+        self._hash = None
+        self.timestamp = maya.MayaDT(
+            self.timestamp)  # Weird for this to be in init. maybe this belongs in the splitter also.
+        self._repr = None
+        self._is_finishing = False
+        self._finishing_mutex = Queue()
 
     def __hash__(self):
+        if not self._hash:
+            self._hash = int.from_bytes(self.public_address,
+                                        byteorder="big")  # stop-propagation logic (ie, only propagate verified, staked nodes) keeps this unique and BFT.
         return self._hash
 
     def __repr__(self):
+        if not self._repr:
+            self._repr = f"({self.__class__.__name__})⇀{self.nickname}↽ ({self.checksum_address})"
         return self._repr
 
     def __bytes__(self):
@@ -262,18 +102,49 @@ class NodeSprout(PartiallyKwargifiedBytes):
     def stamp(self) -> bytes:
         return self.processed_objects['verifying_key'][0]
 
+    @property
+    def checksum_address(self):
+        if not self._checksum_address:
+            self._checksum_address = to_checksum_address(self.public_address)
+        return self._checksum_address
+
+    @property
+    def nickname(self):
+        if not self._nickname:
+            self._nickname = nickname_from_seed(self.checksum_address)[0]
+        return self._nickname
+
     def mature(self):
+        if self._is_finishing:
+            return self._finishing_mutex.get()
+
+        self._is_finishing = True  # Prevent reentrance.
+        _finishing_mutex = self._finishing_mutex
+
         mature_node = self.finish()
+        self.__class__ = mature_node.__class__
+        self.__dict__ = mature_node.__dict__
 
         # As long as we're doing egregious workarounds, here's another one.  # TODO: 1481
         filepath = mature_node._cert_store_function(certificate=mature_node.certificate)
         mature_node.certificate_filepath = filepath
 
-        self.__class__ = mature_node.__class__
-        self.__dict__ = mature_node.__dict__
+        _finishing_mutex.put(self)
         return self  # To reduce the awkwardity of renaming; this is always the weird part of polymorphism for me.
 
 
+class DiscoveryCanceller:
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.stop_now = False
+
+    def __call__(self, learning_deferred):
+        if self.stop_now:
+            assert False
+        self.stop_now = True
+        # learning_deferred.callback(RELAX)
+
+
 class Learner:
     """
     Any participant in the "learning loop" - a class inheriting from
@@ -294,18 +165,20 @@ class Learner:
     LEARNER_VERSION = LEARNING_LOOP_VERSION
     node_splitter = BytestringSplitter(VariableLengthBytestring)
     version_splitter = BytestringSplitter((int, 2, {"byteorder": "big"}))
-    tracker_class = FleetStateTracker
+    tracker_class = FleetSensor
 
     invalid_metadata_message = "{} has invalid metadata.  The node's stake may have ended, or it is transitioning to a new interface. Ignoring."
     unknown_version_message = "{} purported to be of version {}, but we're only version {}.  Is there a new version of NuCypher?"
     really_unknown_version_message = "Unable to glean address from node that perhaps purported to be version {}.  We're only version {}."
     fleet_state_icon = ""
 
+    _DEBUG_MODE = False
+
     class NotEnoughNodes(RuntimeError):
         pass
 
     class NotEnoughTeachers(NotEnoughNodes):
-        pass
+        crash_right_now = True
 
     class UnresponsiveTeacher(ConnectionError):
         pass
@@ -335,6 +208,7 @@ class Learner:
 
         self.log = Logger("learning-loop")  # type: Logger
 
+        self.learning_deferred = Deferred()
         self.learning_domains = domains
         if not self.federated_only:
             default_middleware = self.__DEFAULT_MIDDLEWARE_CLASS(registry=self.registry)
@@ -353,6 +227,8 @@ class Learner:
 
         self.lonely = lonely
         self.done_seeding = False
+        self._learning_deferred = None
+        self._discovery_canceller = DiscoveryCanceller()
 
         if not node_storage:
             # Fallback storage backend
@@ -363,7 +239,8 @@ class Learner:
 
         from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
         self.node_class = node_class or Ursula
-        self.node_class.set_cert_storage_function(node_storage.store_node_certificate)  #  TODO: Fix this temporary workaround for on-disk cert storage.  #1481
+        self.node_class.set_cert_storage_function(
+            node_storage.store_node_certificate)  # TODO: Fix this temporary workaround for on-disk cert storage.  #1481
 
         known_nodes = known_nodes or tuple()
         self.unresponsive_startup_nodes = list()  # TODO: Buckets - Attempt to use these again later  #567
@@ -376,27 +253,65 @@ class Learner:
         self.teacher_nodes = deque()
         self._current_teacher_node = None  # type: Teacher
         self._learning_task = task.LoopingCall(self.keep_learning_about_nodes)
+
+        if self._DEBUG_MODE:
+            # Very slow, but provides useful info when trying to track down a stray Character.
+            # Seems mostly useful for Bob or federated Ursulas, but perhaps useful for other Characters as well.
+
+            import inspect, os
+            frames = inspect.stack(3)
+            self._learning_task = task.LoopingCall(self.keep_learning_about_nodes, learner=self, frames=frames)
+            self._init_frames = frames
+            from tests.conftest import global_mutable_where_everybody
+            test_name = os.environ["PYTEST_CURRENT_TEST"]
+            global_mutable_where_everybody[test_name].append(self)
+            self._FOR_TEST = test_name
+            ########################
+
         self._learning_round = 0  # type: int
         self._rounds_without_new_nodes = 0  # type: int
         self._seed_nodes = seed_nodes or []
         self.unresponsive_seed_nodes = set()
 
-        if self.start_learning_now:
+        if self.start_learning_now and not self.lonely:
             self.start_learning_loop(now=self.learn_on_same_thread)
 
     @property
     def known_nodes(self):
         return self.__known_nodes
 
-    def load_seednodes(self, read_storage: bool = True, retry_attempts: int = 3):
+    def load_seednodes(self, read_storage: bool = True, record_fleet_state=False):
         """
         Engage known nodes from storages and pre-fetch hardcoded seednode certificates for node learning.
+
+        TODO: Dehydrate this with nucypher.utilities.seednodes.load_seednodes
         """
         if self.done_seeding:
-            self.log.debug("Already done seeding; won't try again.")
-            return
+            raise RuntimeError("Already finished seeding.  Why try again?  Is this a thread safety problem?")
+
+        discovered = []
+
+        if self.learning_domains:
+            one_and_only_learning_domain = tuple(self.learning_domains)[
+                0]  # TODO: Are we done with multiple domains?  2144, 1580
+            canonical_sage_uris = self.network_middleware.TEACHER_NODES.get(one_and_only_learning_domain, ())
+
+            for uri in canonical_sage_uris:
+                try:
+                    maybe_sage_node = self.node_class.from_teacher_uri(teacher_uri=uri,
+                                                                       min_stake=0,  # TODO: Where to get this?
+                                                                       federated_only=self.federated_only,
+                                                                       network_middleware=self.network_middleware,
+                                                                       registry=self.registry)
+                except NodeSeemsToBeDown:
+                    self.unresponsive_seed_nodes.add(uri)
+                else:
+                    if maybe_sage_node is UNKNOWN_VERSION:
+                        continue
+                    else:
+                        new_node = self.remember_node(maybe_sage_node, record_fleet_state=False)
+                        discovered.append(new_node)
 
-        from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
         for seednode_metadata in self._seed_nodes:
 
             self.log.debug(
@@ -404,14 +319,17 @@ class Learner:
                                                 seednode_metadata.rest_host,
                                                 seednode_metadata.rest_port))
 
-            seed_node = Ursula.from_seednode_metadata(seednode_metadata=seednode_metadata,
-                                                      network_middleware=self.network_middleware,
-                                                      federated_only=self.federated_only)  # TODO: 466
+            seed_node = self.node_class.from_seednode_metadata(seednode_metadata=seednode_metadata,
+                                                               network_middleware=self.network_middleware,
+                                                               )
             if seed_node is False:
                 self.unresponsive_seed_nodes.add(seednode_metadata)
+            elif seed_node is UNKNOWN_VERSION:
+                continue  # TODO: Bucket this?  We already emitted a warning.
             else:
                 self.unresponsive_seed_nodes.discard(seednode_metadata)
-                self.remember_node(seed_node)
+                new_node = self.remember_node(seed_node, record_fleet_state=False)
+                discovered.append(new_node)
 
         if not self.unresponsive_seed_nodes:
             self.log.info("Finished learning about all seednodes.")
@@ -419,16 +337,25 @@ class Learner:
         self.done_seeding = True
 
         if read_storage is True:
-            self.read_nodes_from_storage()
+            nodes_restored_from_storage = self.read_nodes_from_storage()
 
-        if not self.known_nodes:
-            self.log.warn("No seednodes were available after {} attempts".format(retry_attempts))
-            # TODO: Need some actual logic here for situation with no seed nodes (ie, maybe try again much later)  567
+        discovered.extend(nodes_restored_from_storage)
+
+        if discovered and record_fleet_state:
+            self.known_nodes.record_fleet_state()
+
+        return discovered
 
     def read_nodes_from_storage(self) -> None:
         stored_nodes = self.node_storage.all(federated_only=self.federated_only)  # TODO: #466
+
+        restored_from_disk = []
+
         for node in stored_nodes:
-            self.remember_node(node)
+            restored_node = self.remember_node(node, record_fleet_state=False)  # TODO: Validity status 1866
+            restored_from_disk.append(restored_node)
+
+        return restored_from_disk
 
     def remember_node(self,
                       node,
@@ -485,7 +412,8 @@ class Learner:
 
             except node.NotStaking:
                 # TODO: Bucket this node as inactive, and potentially safe to forget.  567
-                self.log.info(f'Staker:Worker {node.checksum_address}:{node.worker_address} is not actively staking, skipping.')
+                self.log.info(
+                    f'Staker:Worker {node.checksum_address}:{node.worker_address} is not actively staking, skipping.')
                 return False
 
             # TODO: What about InvalidNode?  (for that matter, any SuspiciousActivity)  1714, 567 too really
@@ -506,32 +434,16 @@ class Learner:
             return False
         elif now:
             self.log.info("Starting Learning Loop NOW.")
-
-            if self.lonely:
-                self.done_seeding = True
-                self.read_nodes_from_storage()
-
-            else:
-                self.load_seednodes()
-
             self.learn_from_teacher_node()
+
             self.learning_deferred = self._learning_task.start(interval=self._SHORT_LEARNING_DELAY)
             self.learning_deferred.addErrback(self.handle_learning_errors)
             return self.learning_deferred
         else:
             self.log.info("Starting Learning Loop.")
-
-            learning_deferreds = list()
-            if not self.lonely:
-                seeder_deferred = deferToThread(self.load_seednodes)
-                seeder_deferred.addErrback(self.handle_learning_errors)
-                learning_deferreds.append(seeder_deferred)
-
-            learner_deferred = self._learning_task.start(interval=self._SHORT_LEARNING_DELAY, now=now)
+            learner_deferred = self._learning_task.start(interval=self._SHORT_LEARNING_DELAY, now=False)
             learner_deferred.addErrback(self.handle_learning_errors)
-            learning_deferreds.append(learner_deferred)
-
-            self.learning_deferred = defer.DeferredList(learning_deferreds)
+            self.learning_deferred = learner_deferred
             return self.learning_deferred
 
     def stop_learning_loop(self, reason=None):
@@ -541,11 +453,21 @@ class Learner:
         if self._learning_task.running:
             self._learning_task.stop()
 
-    def handle_learning_errors(self, *args, **kwargs):
-        failure = args[0]
-        if self._abort_on_learning_error:
-            self.log.critical("Unhandled error during node learning.  Attempting graceful crash.")
+        if self._learning_deferred is RELAX:
+            assert False
+
+        if self._learning_deferred is not None:
+            # self._learning_deferred.cancel()  # TODO: The problem here is that this might already be called.
+            self._discovery_canceller(self._learning_deferred)
+
+        # self.learning_deferred.cancel()  # TODO: The problem here is that there's no way to get a canceller into the LoopingCall.
+
+    def handle_learning_errors(self, failure, *args, **kwargs):
+        _exception = failure.value
+        crash_right_now = getattr(_exception, "crash_right_now", False)
+        if self._abort_on_learning_error or crash_right_now:
             reactor.callFromThread(self._crash_gracefully, failure=failure)
+            self.log.critical("Unhandled error during node learning.  Attempting graceful crash.")
         else:
             self.log.warn(f"Unhandled error during node learning: {failure.getTraceback()}")
             if not self._learning_task.running:
@@ -554,12 +476,19 @@ class Learner:
     def _crash_gracefully(self, failure=None):
         """
         A facility for crashing more gracefully in the event that an exception
-        is unhandled in a different thread, especially inside a loop like the learning loop.
+        is unhandled in a different thread, especially inside a loop like the acumen loop, Alice's publication loop, or Bob's retrieval loop..
         """
+
         self._crashed = failure
+
+        # When using Learner._DEBUG_MODE in tests, it may be helpful to uncomment this to be able to introspect.
+        # from tests.conftest import global_mutable_where_everybody
+        # gmwe = global_mutable_where_everybody
+
         failure.raiseException()
         # TODO: We don't actually have checksum_address at this level - maybe only Characters can crash gracefully :-)  1711
         self.log.critical("{} crashed with {}".format(self.checksum_address, failure))
+        reactor.stop()
 
     def select_teacher_nodes(self):
         nodes_we_know_about = self.known_nodes.shuffled()
@@ -570,12 +499,6 @@ class Learner:
         self.teacher_nodes.extend(nodes_we_know_about)
 
     def cycle_teacher_node(self):
-        # To ensure that all the best teachers are available, first let's make sure
-        # that we have connected to all the seed nodes.
-        if self.unresponsive_seed_nodes and not self.lonely:
-            self.log.info("Still have unresponsive seed nodes; trying again to connect.")
-            self.load_seednodes()  # Ideally, this is async and singular.
-
         if not self.teacher_nodes:
             self.select_teacher_nodes()
         try:
@@ -599,20 +522,47 @@ class Learner:
     def learn_about_nodes_now(self, force=False):
         if self._learning_task.running:
             self._learning_task.reset()
-            self._learning_task()
+            # self._learning_task()
         elif not force:
             self.log.warn(
                 "Learning loop isn't started; can't learn about nodes now.  You can override this with force=True.")
         elif force:
+            # TODO: What if this has been stopped?
             self.log.info("Learning loop wasn't started; forcing start now.")
             self._learning_task.start(self._SHORT_LEARNING_DELAY, now=True)
 
-    def keep_learning_about_nodes(self):
+    def keep_learning_about_nodes(self, learner=None, frames=None):
         """
         Continually learn about new nodes.
+
+        learner is for debugging and logging only.
         """
+
         # TODO: Allow the user to set eagerness?  1712
-        self.learn_from_teacher_node(eager=False)
+        # TODO: Also, if we do allow eager, don't even defer; block right here.
+
+        self._learning_deferred = Deferred(canceller=self._discovery_canceller)  # TODO: No longer relevant.
+
+        def _discover_or_abort(_first_result):
+            self.log.debug(f"========={self} learning at {datetime.datetime.now()}")
+            result = self.learn_from_teacher_node(eager=False, canceller=self._discovery_canceller)
+            self.log.debug(f"///////////{self} finished learning at {datetime.datetime.now()}")
+            return result
+
+        self._learning_deferred.addCallback(_discover_or_abort)
+        self._learning_deferred.addErrback(self.handle_learning_errors)
+
+        # def clear_learning_deferred(result_of_last_learning_cycle):
+        #     # TODO: This is an interesting opportunity to add throttling and / or check against a canonical fleet state.  #1712  #1000
+        #     print(f"Clearing {self} at {datetime.datetime.now()}")
+        #     self._learning_deferred = None
+        #
+        # self._learning_deferred.addCallback(clear_learning_deferred)
+
+        # Instead of None, we might want to pass something useful about the context.
+        # Alternately, it might be nice for learn_from_teacher_node to (some or all of the time) return a Deferred.
+        reactor.callInThread(self._learning_deferred.callback, None)
+        return self._learning_deferred
 
     def learn_about_specific_nodes(self, addresses: Iterable):
         if len(addresses) > 0:
@@ -629,6 +579,10 @@ class Learner:
         start = maya.now()
         starting_round = self._learning_round
 
+        # if not learn_on_this_thread and self._learning_task.running:
+        #     # Get a head start by firing the looping call now.  If it's very fast, maybe we'll have enough nodes on the first iteration.
+        #     self._learning_task()
+
         while True:
             rounds_undertaken = self._learning_round - starting_round
             if len(self.known_nodes) >= number_of_nodes_to_know:
@@ -649,10 +603,13 @@ class Learner:
             round_finish = maya.now()
             elapsed = (round_finish - start).seconds
             if elapsed > timeout:
+                if len(self.known_nodes) >= number_of_nodes_to_know:  # Last chance!
+                    continue
                 if not self._learning_task.running:
                     raise RuntimeError("Learning loop is not running.  Start it with start_learning().")
                 elif not reactor.running and not learn_on_this_thread:
-                    raise RuntimeError(f"The reactor isn't running, but you're trying to use it for discovery.  You need to start the Reactor in order to use {self} this way.")
+                    raise RuntimeError(
+                        f"The reactor isn't running, but you're trying to use it for discovery.  You need to start the Reactor in order to use {self} this way.")
                 else:
                     raise self.NotEnoughNodes("After {} seconds and {} rounds, didn't find {} nodes".format(
                         timeout, rounds_undertaken, number_of_nodes_to_know))
@@ -667,6 +624,13 @@ class Learner:
         start = maya.now()
         starting_round = self._learning_round
 
+        # if not learn_on_this_thread:
+        #     # Get a head start by firing the looping call now.  If it's very fast, maybe we'll have enough nodes on the first iteration.
+        #     # if self._learning_task.running:
+        #     #     self._learning_task()
+
+        addresses = set(addresses)
+
         while True:
             if self._crashed:
                 return self._crashed
@@ -676,10 +640,11 @@ class Learner:
                     self.log.info("Learned about all nodes after {} rounds.".format(rounds_undertaken))
                 return True
 
-            if not self._learning_task.running:
-                self.log.warn("Blocking to learn about nodes, but learning loop isn't running.")
             if learn_on_this_thread:
                 self.learn_from_teacher_node(eager=True)
+            elif not self._learning_task.running:
+                raise RuntimeError(
+                    "Tried to block while discovering nodes on another thread, but the learning task isn't running.")
 
             if (maya.now() - start).seconds > timeout:
 
@@ -687,8 +652,6 @@ class Learner:
 
                 if len(still_unknown) <= allow_missing:
                     return False
-                elif not self._learning_task.running:
-                    raise self.NotEnoughTeachers("The learning loop is not running.  Start it with start_learning().")
                 else:
                     raise self.NotEnoughTeachers(
                         "After {} seconds and {} rounds, didn't find these {} nodes: {}".format(
@@ -772,17 +735,29 @@ class Learner:
         else:
             raise self.InvalidSignature("No signature provided -- signature presumed invalid.")
 
-    def learn_from_teacher_node(self, eager=False):
+    def learn_from_teacher_node(self, eager=False, canceller=None):
         """
         Sends a request to node_url to find out about known nodes.
+
+        TODO: Does this (and related methods) belong on FleetSensor for portability?
+
+        TODO: A lot of other code can be simplified if this is converted to async def.  That's a project, though.
         """
+        remembered = []
+
+        if not self.done_seeding:
+            try:
+                remembered_seednodes = self.load_seednodes(record_fleet_state=False)
+            except Exception as e:
+                # Even if we aren't aborting on learning errors, we want this to crash the process pronto.
+                e.crash_right_now = True
+                raise
+            else:
+                remembered.extend(remembered_seednodes)
+
         self._learning_round += 1
 
-        try:
-            current_teacher = self.current_teacher_node()
-        except self.NotEnoughTeachers as e:
-            self.log.warn("Can't learn right now: {}".format(e.args[0]))
-            return
+        current_teacher = self.current_teacher_node()  # Will raise if there's no available teacher.
 
         if Teacher in self.__class__.__bases__:
             announce_nodes = [self]
@@ -794,12 +769,21 @@ class Learner:
         #
         # Request
         #
+        if canceller and canceller.stop_now:
+            return RELAX
 
         try:
             response = self.network_middleware.get_nodes_via_rest(node=current_teacher,
                                                                   nodes_i_need=self._node_ids_to_learn_about_immediately,
                                                                   announce_nodes=announce_nodes,
                                                                   fleet_checksum=self.known_nodes.checksum)
+        except RuntimeError as e:
+            if canceller and canceller.stop_now:
+                # Race condition that seems limited to tests.
+                # TODO: Sort this out.
+                return RELAX
+            else:
+                raise
         except NodeSeemsToBeDown as e:
             unresponsive_nodes.add(current_teacher)
             self.log.info("Bad Response from teacher: {}:{}.".format(current_teacher, e))
@@ -834,26 +818,26 @@ class Learner:
                 f"{current_teacher} is serving {teacher_domains}, but we are learning {learner_domains}")
             return  # This node is not serving any of our domains.
 
-
         #
         # Deserialize
         #
         try:
             signature, node_payload = signature_splitter(response.content, return_remainder=True)
-        except BytestringSplittingError as e:
+        except BytestringSplittingError:
             self.log.warn("No signature prepended to Teacher {} payload: {}".format(current_teacher, response.content))
             return
 
         try:
             self.verify_from(current_teacher, node_payload, signature=signature)
-        except current_teacher.InvalidSignature:
-            self.suspicious_activities_witnessed['vladimirs'].append(('Node payload improperly signed', node_payload, signature))
-            self.log.warn(f"Invalid signature ({signature}) received from teacher {current_teacher} for payload {node_payload}")
+        except Learner.InvalidSignature:  # TODO: Ensure wev've got the right InvalidSignature exception here
+            self.suspicious_activities_witnessed['vladimirs'].append(
+                ('Node payload improperly signed', node_payload, signature))
+            self.log.warn(
+                f"Invalid signature ({signature}) received from teacher {current_teacher} for payload {node_payload}")
 
         # End edge case handling.
-        fleet_state_checksum_bytes, fleet_state_updated_bytes, node_payload = FleetStateTracker.snapshot_splitter(
-            node_payload,
-            return_remainder=True)
+        payload = FleetSensor.snapshot_splitter(node_payload, return_remainder=True)
+        fleet_state_checksum_bytes, fleet_state_updated_bytes, node_payload = payload
 
         current_teacher.last_seen = maya.now()
         # TODO: This is weird - let's get a stranger FleetState going.  NRN
@@ -871,7 +855,7 @@ class Learner:
         # somewhere more performant, like mature() or verify_node().
 
         sprouts = self.node_class.batch_from_bytes(node_payload)
-        remembered = []
+
         for sprout in sprouts:
             fail_fast = True  # TODO  NRN
             try:
@@ -890,6 +874,7 @@ class Learner:
                 self.log.info(f"Verification Failed - "
                               f"Cannot establish connection to {sprout}.")
 
+            # TODO: This whole section is weird; sprouts down have any of these things.
             except sprout.StampNotSigned:
                 self.log.warn(f'Verification Failed - '
                               f'{sprout} stamp is unsigned.')
@@ -907,15 +892,15 @@ class Learner:
                 self.log.warn(f'Verification Failed - '
                               f'{sprout} is not bonded to a Staker.')
 
-            except sprout.Invalidsprout:
-                self.log.warn(sprout.invalid_metadata_message.format(sprout))
+            # TODO: Handle invalid sprouts
+            # except sprout.Invalidsprout:
+            #     self.log.warn(sprout.invalid_metadata_message.format(sprout))
 
             except sprout.SuspiciousActivity:
                 message = f"Suspicious Activity: Discovered sprout with bad signature: {sprout}." \
                           f"Propagated by: {current_teacher}"
                 self.log.warn(message)
 
-
         # Is cycling happening in the right order?
         current_teacher.update_snapshot(checksum=checksum,
                                         updated=maya.MayaDT(int.from_bytes(fleet_state_updated_bytes, byteorder="big")),
@@ -923,7 +908,6 @@ class Learner:
 
         ###################
 
-
         learning_round_log_message = "Learning round {}.  Teacher: {} knew about {} nodes, {} were new."
         self.log.info(learning_round_log_message.format(self._learning_round,
                                                         current_teacher,

nucypher/network/server.py

@@ -171,53 +171,12 @@ def make_rest_app(
             signature = this_node.stamp(payload)
             return Response(bytes(signature) + payload, headers=headers)
 
-        sprouts = _node_class.batch_from_bytes(request.data,
-                                             registry=this_node.registry)
+        sprouts = _node_class.batch_from_bytes(request.data)
 
-        # TODO: This logic is basically repeated in learn_from_teacher_node and remember_node.
-        # Let's find a better way.  #555
         for node in sprouts:
-            @crosstown_traffic()
-            def learn_about_announced_nodes():
-                if node in this_node.known_nodes:
-                    if node.timestamp <= this_node.known_nodes[node.checksum_address].timestamp:
-                        return
+            this_node.remember_node(node)
 
-                node.mature()
-
-                try:
-                    node.verify_node(this_node.network_middleware.client,
-                                     registry=this_node.registry)
-
-                # Suspicion
-                except node.SuspiciousActivity as e:
-                    # 355
-                    # TODO: Include data about caller?
-                    # TODO: Account for possibility that stamp, rather than interface, was bad.
-                    # TODO: Maybe also record the bytes representation separately to disk?
-                    message = f"Suspicious Activity about {node}: {str(e)}.  Announced via REST."
-                    log.warn(message)
-                    this_node.suspicious_activities_witnessed['vladimirs'].append(node)
-                except NodeSeemsToBeDown as e:
-                    # This is a rather odd situation - this node *just* contacted us and asked to be verified.  Where'd it go?  Maybe a NAT problem?
-                    log.info(f"Node announced itself to us just now, but seems to be down: {node}.  Response was {e}.")
-                    log.debug(f"Phantom node certificate: {node.certificate}")
-                # Async Sentinel
-                except Exception as e:
-                    log.critical(f"This exception really needs to be handled differently: {e}")
-                    raise
-
-                # Believable
-                else:
-                    log.info("Learned about previously unknown node: {}".format(node))
-                    this_node.remember_node(node)
-                    # TODO: Record new fleet state
-
-                # Cleanup
-                finally:
-                    forgetful_node_storage.forget()
-
-        # TODO: What's the right status code here?  202?  Different if we already knew about the node?
+        # TODO: What's the right status code here?  202?  Different if we already knew about the node(s)?
         return all_known_nodes()
 
     @rest_app.route('/consider_arrangement', methods=['POST'])
@@ -377,27 +336,48 @@ def make_rest_app(
 
     @rest_app.route('/treasure_map/<treasure_map_id>', methods=['POST'])
     def receive_treasure_map(treasure_map_id):
-        from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap
+        # TODO: Any of the codepaths that trigger 4xx Responses here are also SuspiciousActivity.
+        if not this_node.federated_only:
+            from nucypher.policy.collections import SignedTreasureMap as _MapClass
+        else:
+            from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap as _MapClass
 
         try:
-            treasure_map = TreasureMap.from_bytes(bytes_representation=request.data, verify=True)
-        except TreasureMap.InvalidSignature:
-            do_store = False
+            treasure_map = _MapClass.from_bytes(bytes_representation=request.data, verify=True)
+        except _MapClass.InvalidSignature:
+            log.info("Bad TreasureMap HRAC Signature; not storing {}".format(treasure_map_id))
+            return Response("This TreasureMap's HRAC is not properly signed.", status=401)
+
+        treasure_map_index = bytes.fromhex(treasure_map_id)
+
+        # First let's see if we already have this map.
+
+        try:
+            previously_saved_map = this_node.treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
+        except KeyError:
+            pass # We don't have the map.  We'll validate and perhaps save it.
         else:
-            # TODO: If we include the policy ID in this check, does that prevent map spam?  1736
-            do_store = treasure_map.public_id() == treasure_map_id
+            if previously_saved_map == treasure_map:
+                return Response("Already have this map.", status=303)
+                # Otherwise, if it's a different map with the same ID, we move on to validation.
+
+        if treasure_map.public_id() == treasure_map_id:
+            do_store = True
+        else:
+            return Response("Can't save a TreasureMap with this ID from you.", status=409)
+
+        if do_store and not this_node.federated_only:
+            alice_checksum_address = this_node.policy_agent.contract.functions.getPolicyOwner(
+                treasure_map._hrac[:16]).call()
+            do_store = treasure_map.verify_blockchain_signature(checksum_address=alice_checksum_address)
 
         if do_store:
             log.info("{} storing TreasureMap {}".format(this_node, treasure_map_id))
-
-            # TODO 341 - what if we already have this TreasureMap?
-            treasure_map_index = bytes.fromhex(treasure_map_id)
             this_node.treasure_maps[treasure_map_index] = treasure_map
             return Response(bytes(treasure_map), status=202)
         else:
-            # TODO: Make this a proper 500 or whatever.  #341
             log.info("Bad TreasureMap ID; not storing {}".format(treasure_map_id))
-            assert False
+            return Response("This TreasureMap doesn't match a paid Policy.", status=402)
 
     @rest_app.route('/status/', methods=['GET'])
     def status():

nucypher/network/teachers.py

@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-"""
-This file is part of nucypher.
-
-nucypher is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-
-nucypher is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
-GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
-
-You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
-along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-"""
-
-# Hardcoded bootstrapping teacher nodes keyed by network domain
-TEACHER_NODES = {
-    'ibex': ('https://ibex.nucypher.network:9151', ),
-}

nucypher/policy/collections.py

@@ -15,26 +15,23 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
-
 import json
 from collections import OrderedDict
+from typing import Optional, Tuple
 
-import binascii
 import maya
-from bytestring_splitter import BytestringSplitter, BytestringSplittingError, VariableLengthBytestring
-from constant_sorrow.constants import CFRAG_NOT_RETAINED, NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED
 from cryptography.hazmat.backends.openssl import backend
 from cryptography.hazmat.primitives import hashes
 from eth_utils import to_canonical_address, to_checksum_address
-from typing import List, Optional, Tuple
-from umbral.config import default_params
-from umbral.curvebn import CurveBN
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
-from umbral.pre import Capsule
 
+from bytestring_splitter import BytestringKwargifier
+from bytestring_splitter import BytestringSplitter, BytestringSplittingError, VariableLengthBytestring
+from constant_sorrow.constants import CFRAG_NOT_RETAINED, NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED
+from constant_sorrow.constants import NOT_SIGNED
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.constants import ETH_ADDRESS_BYTE_LENGTH, ETH_HASH_BYTE_LENGTH
 from nucypher.characters.lawful import Bob, Character
 from nucypher.crypto.api import encrypt_and_sign, keccak_digest
+from nucypher.crypto.api import verify_eip_191
 from nucypher.crypto.constants import KECCAK_DIGEST_LENGTH, PUBLIC_ADDRESS_LENGTH
 from nucypher.crypto.kits import UmbralMessageKit
 from nucypher.crypto.signing import InvalidSignature, Signature, signature_splitter
@@ -43,16 +40,14 @@ from nucypher.crypto.utils import (canonical_address_from_umbral_key,
                                    get_coordinates_as_bytes,
                                    get_signature_recovery_value)
 from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
+from umbral.config import default_params
+from umbral.curvebn import CurveBN
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
+from umbral.pre import Capsule
 
 
 class TreasureMap:
-    from nucypher.policy.policies import Arrangement
-    ID_LENGTH = Arrangement.ID_LENGTH  # TODO: Unify with Policy / Arrangement - or is this ok?
-
-    splitter = BytestringSplitter(Signature,
-                                  (bytes, KECCAK_DIGEST_LENGTH),  # hrac
-                                  (UmbralMessageKit, VariableLengthBytestring)
-                                  )
+    ID_LENGTH = 32
 
     class NowhereToBeFound(RestMiddleware.NotFound):
         """
@@ -67,7 +62,8 @@ class TreasureMap:
 
     node_id_splitter = BytestringSplitter((to_checksum_address, int(PUBLIC_ADDRESS_LENGTH)), ID_LENGTH)
 
-    from nucypher.crypto.signing import InvalidSignature  # Raised when the public signature (typically intended for Ursula) is not valid.
+    from nucypher.crypto.signing import \
+        InvalidSignature  # Raised when the public signature (typically intended for Ursula) is not valid.
 
     def __init__(self,
                  m: int = None,
@@ -86,11 +82,27 @@ class TreasureMap:
             self._m = NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED
             self._destinations = NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED
 
+        self._id = None
+
         self.message_kit = message_kit
         self._public_signature = public_signature
         self._hrac = hrac
         self._payload = None
 
+        if message_kit is not None:
+            self.message_kit = message_kit
+            self._set_id()
+        else:
+            self.message_kit = None
+
+    @classmethod
+    def splitter(cls):
+        return BytestringKwargifier(cls,
+                                    public_signature=Signature,
+                                    hrac=(bytes, KECCAK_DIGEST_LENGTH),
+                                    message_kit=(UmbralMessageKit, VariableLengthBytestring)
+                                    )
+
     def prepare_for_publication(self,
                                 bob_encrypting_key,
                                 bob_verifying_key,
@@ -119,6 +131,10 @@ class TreasureMap:
         self._hrac = keccak_digest(bytes(alice_stamp) + bytes(bob_verifying_key) + label)
         self._public_signature = alice_stamp(bytes(alice_stamp) + self._hrac)
         self._set_payload()
+        self._set_id()
+
+    def _set_id(self):
+        self._id = keccak_digest(bytes(self._verifying_key) + bytes(self._hrac)).hex()
 
     def _set_payload(self):
         self._payload = self._public_signature + self._hrac + bytes(
@@ -158,7 +174,7 @@ class TreasureMap:
     def add_arrangement(self, arrangement):
         if self.destinations == NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED:
             raise TypeError("This TreasureMap is encrypted.  You can't add another node without decrypting it.")
-        self.destinations[arrangement.ursula.checksum_address] = arrangement.id
+        self.destinations[arrangement.ursula.checksum_address] = arrangement.id  # TODO: 1995
 
     def public_id(self) -> str:
         """
@@ -166,19 +182,12 @@ class TreasureMap:
         Ursula will refuse to propagate this if it she can't prove the payload is signed by Alice's public key,
         which is included in it,
         """
-        # TODO: No reason to keccak this over and over again.  Turn into set-once property pattern.
-        _id = keccak_digest(bytes(self._verifying_key) + bytes(self._hrac)).hex()
-        return _id
+        return self._id
 
     @classmethod
     def from_bytes(cls, bytes_representation, verify=True):
-        signature, hrac, tmap_message_kit = cls.splitter(bytes_representation)
-
-        treasure_map = cls(
-            message_kit=tmap_message_kit,
-            public_signature=signature,
-            hrac=hrac,
-        )
+        splitter = cls.splitter()
+        treasure_map = splitter(bytes_representation)
 
         if verify:
             treasure_map.public_verify()
@@ -214,10 +223,14 @@ class TreasureMap:
 
     def check_for_sufficient_destinations(self):
         if len(self._destinations) < self._m or self._m == 0:
-            raise self.IsDisorienting(f"TreasureMap lists only {len(self._destinations)} destination, but requires interaction with {self._m} nodes.")
+            raise self.IsDisorienting(
+                f"TreasureMap lists only {len(self._destinations)} destination, but requires interaction with {self._m} nodes.")
 
     def __eq__(self, other):
-        return bytes(self) == bytes(other)
+        try:
+            return self.public_id() == other.public_id()
+        except AttributeError:
+            raise TypeError(f"Can't compare {other} to a TreasureMap (it needs to implement public_id() )")
 
     def __iter__(self):
         return iter(self.destinations.items())
@@ -229,6 +242,37 @@ class TreasureMap:
         return f"{self.__class__.__name__}:{self.public_id()[:6]}"
 
 
+class SignedTreasureMap(TreasureMap):
+
+    def __init__(self, blockchain_signature=NOT_SIGNED, *args, **kwargs):
+        self._blockchain_signature = blockchain_signature
+        return super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def splitter(cls):
+        return BytestringKwargifier(cls,
+                                    blockchain_signature=65,
+                                    public_signature=Signature,
+                                    hrac=(bytes, KECCAK_DIGEST_LENGTH),
+                                    message_kit=(UmbralMessageKit, VariableLengthBytestring)
+                                    )
+
+    def include_blockchain_signature(self, blockchain_signer):
+        self._blockchain_signature = blockchain_signer(super().__bytes__())
+
+    def verify_blockchain_signature(self, checksum_address):
+        self._set_payload()
+        return verify_eip_191(message=self._payload,
+                              signature=self._blockchain_signature,
+                              address=checksum_address)
+
+    def __bytes__(self):
+        if self._blockchain_signature is NOT_SIGNED:
+            raise self.InvalidSignature(
+                "Can't cast a DecentralizedTreasureMap to bytes until it has a blockchain signature (otherwise, is it really a 'DecentralizedTreasureMap'?")
+        return self._blockchain_signature + super().__bytes__()
+
+
 class PolicyCredential:
     """
     A portable structure that contains information necessary for Alice or Bob
@@ -260,25 +304,32 @@ class PolicyCredential:
         return json.dumps(cred_dict)
 
     @classmethod
-    def from_json(cls, data: str):
+    def from_json(cls, data: str, federated=False):
         """
         Deserializes the PolicyCredential from JSON.
         """
+        from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
+
         cred_json = json.loads(data)
 
         alice_verifying_key = UmbralPublicKey.from_bytes(
-                                    cred_json['alice_verifying_key'],
-                                    decoder=bytes().fromhex)
+            cred_json['alice_verifying_key'],
+            decoder=bytes().fromhex)
         label = bytes().fromhex(cred_json['label'])
         expiration = maya.MayaDT.from_iso8601(cred_json['expiration'])
         policy_pubkey = UmbralPublicKey.from_bytes(
-                            cred_json['policy_pubkey'],
-                            decoder=bytes().fromhex)
+            cred_json['policy_pubkey'],
+            decoder=bytes().fromhex)
         treasure_map = None
 
         if 'treasure_map' in cred_json:
-            treasure_map = TreasureMap.from_bytes(
-                                bytes().fromhex(cred_json['treasure_map']))
+            if federated:  # I know know.  TODO: WTF.  466 and just... you know... whatever.
+                _MapClass = TreasureMap
+            else:
+                _MapClass = SignedTreasureMap
+
+            treasure_map = _MapClass.from_bytes(
+                bytes().fromhex(cred_json['treasure_map']))
 
         return cls(alice_verifying_key, label, expiration, policy_pubkey,
                    treasure_map)
@@ -291,7 +342,6 @@ class PolicyCredential:
 
 
 class WorkOrder:
-
     class PRETask:
 
         input_splitter = capsule_splitter + signature_splitter  # splitter for task without cfrag and signature
@@ -545,8 +595,8 @@ class Revocation:
     revocation_splitter = BytestringSplitter((bytes, 7), (bytes, 32), Signature)
 
     def __init__(self, arrangement_id: bytes,
-                       signer: 'SignatureStamp' = None,
-                       signature: Signature = None):
+                 signer: 'SignatureStamp' = None,
+                 signature: Signature = None):
 
         self.prefix = b'REVOKE-'
         self.arrangement_id = arrangement_id

nucypher/policy/policies.py

@@ -14,13 +14,20 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
-
+import math
 import time
 import random
+from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
 from collections import OrderedDict, deque
+from queue import Queue
+from typing import Callable
+from typing import Generator, List, Set
 
 import maya
-from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
+from twisted.internet import reactor
+from twisted.internet.defer import ensureDeferred, Deferred
+from twisted.python.threadpool import ThreadPool
+
 from bytestring_splitter import BytestringSplitter, VariableLengthBytestring
 from constant_sorrow.constants import NOT_SIGNED, UNKNOWN_KFRAG
 from typing import Generator, List, Set, Optional
@@ -33,11 +40,13 @@ from nucypher.characters.lawful import Alice, Ursula
 from nucypher.crypto.api import keccak_digest, secure_random
 from nucypher.crypto.constants import PUBLIC_KEY_LENGTH
 from nucypher.crypto.kits import RevocationKit
-from nucypher.crypto.powers import DecryptingPower, SigningPower
+from nucypher.crypto.powers import DecryptingPower, SigningPower, TransactingPower
 from nucypher.crypto.utils import construct_policy_id
 from nucypher.network.exceptions import NodeSeemsToBeDown
 from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
 from nucypher.utilities.logging import Logger
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
+from umbral.kfrags import KFrag
 
 
 class Arrangement:
@@ -124,13 +133,12 @@ class BlockchainArrangement(Arrangement):
                  expiration: maya.MayaDT,
                  duration_periods: int,
                  *args, **kwargs):
-
         super().__init__(alice=alice, ursula=ursula, expiration=expiration, *args, **kwargs)
 
         # The relationship exists between two addresses
-        self.author = alice                     # type: BlockchainPolicyAuthor
+        self.author = alice  # type: BlockchainPolicyAuthor
         self.policy_agent = alice.policy_agent  # type: PolicyManagerAgent
-        self.staker = ursula                    # type: Ursula
+        self.staker = ursula  # type: Ursula
 
         # Arrangement rate and duration in periods
         self.rate = rate
@@ -161,6 +169,130 @@ class BlockchainArrangement(Arrangement):
         return bytes(self.publish_transaction) + partial_payload
 
 
+class NodeEngagementMutex:
+    """
+    TODO: Does this belong on middleware?
+
+    TODO: There are a couple of ways this can break.  If one fo the jobs hangs, the whole thing will hang.  Also,
+       if there are fewer successfully completed than percent_to_complete_before_release, the partial queue will never
+       release.
+
+    TODO: Make registry per... I guess Policy?  It's weird to be able to accidentally enact again.
+    """
+    log = Logger("Policy")
+
+    def __init__(self,
+                 callable_to_engage,  # TODO: typing.Protocol
+                 nodes,
+                 network_middleware,
+                 percent_to_complete_before_release=5,
+                 note=None,
+                 threadpool_size=120,
+                 *args,
+                 **kwargs):
+        self.f = callable_to_engage
+        self.nodes = nodes
+        self.network_middleware = network_middleware
+        self.args = args
+        self.kwargs = kwargs
+
+        self.completed = {}
+        self.failed = {}
+
+        self._started = False
+        self._finished = False
+
+        self.percent_to_complete_before_release = percent_to_complete_before_release
+        self._partial_queue = Queue()
+        self._completion_queue = Queue()
+        self._block_until_this_many_are_complete = math.ceil(
+            len(nodes) * self.percent_to_complete_before_release / 100)
+        self.nodes_contacted_during_partial_block = False
+        self.when_complete = Deferred()  # TODO: Allow cancelling via KB Interrupt or some other way?
+
+        if note is None:
+            self._repr = f"{callable_to_engage} to {len(nodes)} nodes"
+        else:
+            self._repr = f"{note}: {callable_to_engage} to {len(nodes)} nodes"
+
+        self._threadpool = ThreadPool(minthreads=threadpool_size, maxthreads=threadpool_size, name=self._repr)
+        self.log.info(f"NEM spinning up {self._threadpool}")
+
+    def __repr__(self):
+        return self._repr
+
+    def block_until_success_is_reasonably_likely(self):
+        """
+        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkSLswPSq2o
+        """
+        if len(self.completed) < self._block_until_this_many_are_complete:
+            completed_for_reasonable_likelihood_of_success = self._partial_queue.get()  # Interesting opportuntiy to pass some data, like the list of contacted nodes above.
+            self.log.debug(f"{len(self.completed)} nodes were contacted while blocking for a little while.")
+            return completed_for_reasonable_likelihood_of_success
+        else:
+            return self.completed
+
+    def block_until_complete(self):
+        if self.total_disposed() < len(self.nodes):
+            _ = self._completion_queue.get()  # Interesting opportuntiy to pass some data, like the list of contacted nodes above.
+        if not reactor.running and not self._threadpool.joined:
+            # If the reactor isn't running, the user *must* call this, because this is where we stop.
+            self._threadpool.stop()
+
+    def _handle_success(self, response, node):
+        if response.status_code == 202:
+            self.completed[node] = response
+        else:
+            assert False  # TODO: What happens if this is a 300 or 400 level response?  (A 500 response will propagate as an error and be handled in the errback chain.)
+        if self.nodes_contacted_during_partial_block:
+            self._consider_finalizing()
+        else:
+            if len(self.completed) >= self._block_until_this_many_are_complete:
+                contacted = tuple(self.completed.keys())
+                self.nodes_contacted_during_partial_block = contacted
+                self.log.debug(f"Blocked for a little while, completed {contacted} nodes")
+                self._partial_queue.put(contacted)
+        return response
+
+    def _handle_error(self, failure, node):
+        self.failed[node] = failure  # TODO: Add a failfast mode?
+        self._consider_finalizing()
+        self.log.warn(f"{node} failed: {failure}")
+
+    def total_disposed(self):
+        return len(self.completed) + len(self.failed)
+
+    def _consider_finalizing(self):
+        if not self._finished:
+            if self.total_disposed() == len(self.nodes):
+                # TODO: Consider whether this can possibly hang.
+                self._finished = True
+                if reactor.running:
+                    reactor.callInThread(self._threadpool.stop)
+                self._completion_queue.put(self.completed)
+                self.when_complete.callback(self.completed)
+                self.log.info(f"{self} finished.")
+        else:
+            raise RuntimeError("Already finished.")
+
+    def _engage_node(self, node):
+        maybe_coro = self.f(node, network_middleware=self.network_middleware, *self.args, **self.kwargs)
+
+        d = ensureDeferred(maybe_coro)
+        d.addCallback(self._handle_success, node)
+        d.addErrback(self._handle_error, node)
+        return d
+
+    def start(self):
+        if self._started:
+            raise RuntimeError("Already started.")
+        self._started = True
+        self.log.info(f"NEM Starting {self._threadpool}")
+        for node in self.nodes:
+             self._threadpool.callInThread(self._engage_node, node)
+        self._threadpool.start()
+
+
 class Policy(ABC):
     """
     An edict by Alice, arranged with n Ursulas, to perform re-encryption for a specific Bob
@@ -196,14 +328,13 @@ class Policy(ABC):
         :param kfrags:  A list of KFrags to distribute per this Policy.
         :param label: The identity of the resource to which Bob is granted access.
         """
-        from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap  # TODO: Circular Import
-
-        self.alice = alice                     # type: Alice
-        self.label = label                     # type: bytes
-        self.bob = bob                         # type: Bob
-        self.kfrags = kfrags                   # type: List[KFrag]
+        self.alice = alice  # type: Alice
+        self.label = label  # type: bytes
+        self.bob = bob  # type: Bob
+        self.kfrags = kfrags  # type: List[KFrag]
         self.public_key = public_key
-        self.treasure_map = TreasureMap(m=m)
+        self._id = construct_policy_id(self.label, bytes(self.bob.stamp))
+        self.treasure_map = self._treasure_map_class(m=m)
         self.expiration = expiration
 
         self._accepted_arrangements = set()    # type: Set[Arrangement]
@@ -215,6 +346,8 @@ class Policy(ABC):
 
         self.alice_signature = alice_signature  # TODO: This is unused / To Be Implemented?
 
+        self.publishing_mutex = None
+
     class MoreKFragsThanArrangements(TypeError):
         """
         Raised when a Policy has been used to generate Arrangements with Ursulas insufficient number
@@ -227,7 +360,7 @@ class Policy(ABC):
 
     @property
     def id(self) -> bytes:
-        return construct_policy_id(self.label, bytes(self.bob.stamp))
+        return self._id
 
     def __repr__(self):
         return f"{self.__class__.__name__}:{self.id.hex()[:6]}"
@@ -252,44 +385,31 @@ class Policy(ABC):
         """
         return keccak_digest(bytes(self.alice.stamp) + bytes(self.bob.stamp) + self.label)
 
-    def publish_treasure_map(self, network_middleware: RestMiddleware) -> dict:
+    async def put_treasure_map_on_node(self, node, network_middleware):
+        treasure_map_id = self.treasure_map.public_id()
+        response = network_middleware.put_treasure_map_on_node(
+            node=node,
+            map_id=treasure_map_id,
+            map_payload=bytes(self.treasure_map))
+        return response
+
+    def publish_treasure_map(self, network_middleware: RestMiddleware,
+                             blockchain_signer: Callable = None) -> NodeEngagementMutex:
         self.treasure_map.prepare_for_publication(self.bob.public_keys(DecryptingPower),
                                                   self.bob.public_keys(SigningPower),
                                                   self.alice.stamp,
                                                   self.label)
-        if not self.alice.known_nodes:
-            # TODO: Optionally, block.
-            raise RuntimeError("Alice hasn't learned of any nodes.  Thus, she can't push the TreasureMap.")
+        if blockchain_signer is not None:
+            self.treasure_map.include_blockchain_signature(blockchain_signer)
 
-        responses = dict()
-        self.log.debug(f"Pushing {self.treasure_map} to all known nodes from {self.alice}")
-        for node in self.alice.known_nodes:
-            # TODO: # 342 - It's way overkill to push this to every node we know about.  Come up with a system.
+        self.alice.block_until_number_of_known_nodes_is(8, timeout=2, learn_on_this_thread=True)
 
-            try:
-                treasure_map_id = self.treasure_map.public_id()
+        target_nodes = self.bob.matching_nodes_among(self.alice.known_nodes)
+        self.publishing_mutex = NodeEngagementMutex(callable_to_engage=self.put_treasure_map_on_node,
+                                                    nodes=target_nodes,
+                                                    network_middleware=network_middleware)
 
-                # TODO: Certificate filepath needs to be looked up and passed here
-                response = network_middleware.put_treasure_map_on_node(node=node,
-                                                                       map_id=treasure_map_id,
-                                                                       map_payload=bytes(self.treasure_map))
-            except NodeSeemsToBeDown:
-                # TODO: Introduce good failure mode here if too few nodes receive the map.
-                self.log.debug(f"Failed pushing {self.treasure_map} to unresponsive {node}")
-                continue
-
-            if response.status_code == 202:
-                # TODO: #341 - Handle response wherein node already had a copy of this TreasureMap.
-                responses[node] = response
-                self.log.debug(f"{self.treasure_map} successfully pushed to {node}")
-
-            else:
-                # TODO: Do something useful here.
-                message = f"Failed pushing {self.treasure_map} to {node}, with status {response.status_code}"
-                self.log.debug(message)
-                raise RuntimeError(message)
-
-        return responses
+        self.publishing_mutex.start()
 
     def credential(self, with_treasure_map=True):
         """
@@ -306,7 +426,6 @@ class Policy(ABC):
         return PolicyCredential(self.alice.stamp, self.label, self.expiration,
                                 self.public_key, treasure_map)
 
-
     def __assign_kfrags(self) -> Generator[Arrangement, None, None]:
 
         if len(self._accepted_arrangements) < self.n:
@@ -327,7 +446,7 @@ class Policy(ABC):
                 raise self.MoreKFragsThanArrangements("Not enough accepted arrangements to assign all KFrags.")
         return
 
-    def enact(self, network_middleware, publish=True) -> dict:
+    def enact(self, network_middleware, publish_treasure_map=True) -> dict:
         """
         Assign kfrags to ursulas_on_network, and distribute them via REST,
         populating enacted_arrangements
@@ -336,6 +455,7 @@ class Policy(ABC):
             arrangement_message_kit = arrangement.encrypt_payload_for_ursula()
 
             try:
+                # TODO: Concurrency
                 response = network_middleware.enact_policy(arrangement.ursula,
                                                            arrangement.id,
                                                            arrangement_message_kit.to_bytes())
@@ -344,14 +464,14 @@ class Policy(ABC):
             else:
                 arrangement.status = response.status_code
 
-            # Assuming response is what we hope for.
+            # TODO: Handle problem here - if the arrangement is bad, deal with it.
             self.treasure_map.add_arrangement(arrangement)
 
         else:
             # OK, let's check: if two or more Ursulas claimed we didn't pay,
             # we need to re-evaulate our situation here.
             arrangement_statuses = [a.status for a in self._accepted_arrangements]
-            number_of_claims_of_freeloading = sum(status==402 for status in arrangement_statuses)
+            number_of_claims_of_freeloading = sum(status == 402 for status in arrangement_statuses)
 
             if number_of_claims_of_freeloading > 2:
                 raise self.alice.NotEnoughNodes  # TODO: Clean this up and enable re-tries.
@@ -366,11 +486,11 @@ class Policy(ABC):
             self.revocation_kit = RevocationKit(self, self.alice.stamp)
             self.alice.add_active_policy(self)
 
-            if publish is True:
-                return self.publish_treasure_map(network_middleware=network_middleware)
+            if publish_treasure_map is True:
+                return self.publish_treasure_map(network_middleware=network_middleware)  # TODO: blockchain_signer?
 
-    def consider_arrangement(self, network_middleware, ursula, arrangement) -> bool:
-        negotiation_response = network_middleware.consider_arrangement(arrangement=arrangement)
+    def propose_arrangement(self, network_middleware, ursula, arrangement) -> bool:
+        negotiation_response = network_middleware.propose_arrangement(arrangement=arrangement)
 
         # TODO: check out the response: need to assess the result and see if we're actually good to go.
         arrangement_is_accepted = negotiation_response.status_code == 200
@@ -383,10 +503,12 @@ class Policy(ABC):
     def make_arrangements(self,
                           network_middleware: RestMiddleware,
                           handpicked_ursulas: Optional[Set[Ursula]] = None,
+                          discover_on_this_thread: bool = True,
                           *args, **kwargs,
                           ) -> None:
 
-        sampled_ursulas = self.sample(handpicked_ursulas=handpicked_ursulas)
+        sampled_ursulas = self.sample(handpicked_ursulas=handpicked_ursulas,
+                                      discover_on_this_thread=discover_on_this_thread)
 
         if len(sampled_ursulas) < self.n:
             raise self.MoreKFragsThanArrangements(
@@ -396,9 +518,9 @@ class Policy(ABC):
                  the Policy.".format(self.n))
 
         # TODO: One of these layers needs to add concurrency.
-        self._consider_arrangements(network_middleware=network_middleware,
-                                    candidate_ursulas=sampled_ursulas,
-                                    *args, **kwargs)
+        self._propose_arrangements(network_middleware=network_middleware,
+                                   candidate_ursulas=sampled_ursulas,
+                                   *args, **kwargs)
 
         if len(self._accepted_arrangements) < self.n:
             raise self.Rejected(f'Selected Ursulas rejected too many arrangements '
@@ -409,34 +531,38 @@ class Policy(ABC):
         raise NotImplementedError
 
     @abstractmethod
-    def sample_essential(self, quantity: int, handpicked_ursulas: Set[Ursula]) -> Set[Ursula]:
+    def sample_essential(self, *args, **kwargs) -> Set[Ursula]:
         raise NotImplementedError
 
-    def sample(self, handpicked_ursulas: Optional[Set[Ursula]] = None) -> Set[Ursula]:
+    def sample(self,
+               handpicked_ursulas: Optional[Set[Ursula]] = None,
+               discover_on_this_thread: bool = False,
+               ) -> Set[Ursula]:
         selected_ursulas = set(handpicked_ursulas) if handpicked_ursulas else set()
 
         # Calculate the target sample quantity
         target_sample_quantity = self.n - len(selected_ursulas)
         if target_sample_quantity > 0:
             sampled_ursulas = self.sample_essential(quantity=target_sample_quantity,
-                                                    handpicked_ursulas=selected_ursulas)
+                                                    handpicked_ursulas=selected_ursulas,
+                                                    discover_on_this_thread=discover_on_this_thread)
             selected_ursulas.update(sampled_ursulas)
 
         return selected_ursulas
 
-    def _consider_arrangements(self,
-                               network_middleware: RestMiddleware,
-                               candidate_ursulas: Set[Ursula],
-                               consider_everyone: bool = False,
-                               *args,
-                               **kwargs) -> None:
+    def _propose_arrangements(self,
+                              network_middleware: RestMiddleware,
+                              candidate_ursulas: Set[Ursula],
+                              consider_everyone: bool = False,
+                              *args,
+                              **kwargs) -> None:
 
         for index, selected_ursula in enumerate(candidate_ursulas):
             arrangement = self.make_arrangement(ursula=selected_ursula, *args, **kwargs)
             try:
-                is_accepted = self.consider_arrangement(ursula=selected_ursula,
-                                                        arrangement=arrangement,
-                                                        network_middleware=network_middleware)
+                is_accepted = self.propose_arrangement(ursula=selected_ursula,
+                                                       arrangement=arrangement,
+                                                       network_middleware=network_middleware)
 
             except NodeSeemsToBeDown as e:  # TODO: #355 Also catch InvalidNode here?
                 # This arrangement won't be added to the accepted bucket.
@@ -452,7 +578,7 @@ class Policy(ABC):
                     accepted = len(self._accepted_arrangements)
                     if accepted == self.n and not consider_everyone:
                         try:
-                            spares = set(list(candidate_ursulas)[index+1::])
+                            spares = set(list(candidate_ursulas)[index + 1::])
                             self._spare_candidates.update(spares)
                         except IndexError:
                             self._spare_candidates = set()
@@ -463,8 +589,8 @@ class Policy(ABC):
 
 
 class FederatedPolicy(Policy):
-
     _arrangement_class = Arrangement
+    from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap as _treasure_map_class  # TODO: Circular Import
 
     def make_arrangements(self, *args, **kwargs) -> None:
         try:
@@ -476,7 +602,11 @@ class FederatedPolicy(Policy):
                     "Pass them here as handpicked_ursulas.".format(self.n)
             raise self.MoreKFragsThanArrangements(error)  # TODO: NotEnoughUrsulas where in the exception tree is this?
 
-    def sample_essential(self, quantity: int, handpicked_ursulas: Set[Ursula]) -> Set[Ursula]:
+    def sample_essential(self,
+                         quantity: int,
+                         handpicked_ursulas: Set[Ursula],
+                         discover_on_this_thread: bool = True) -> Set[Ursula]:
+        self.alice.block_until_number_of_known_nodes_is(quantity, learn_on_this_thread=discover_on_this_thread)
         known_nodes = self.alice.known_nodes
         if handpicked_ursulas:
             # Prevent re-sampling of handpicked ursulas.
@@ -496,6 +626,7 @@ class BlockchainPolicy(Policy):
     A collection of n BlockchainArrangements representing a single Policy
     """
     _arrangement_class = BlockchainArrangement
+    from nucypher.policy.collections import SignedTreasureMap as _treasure_map_class  # TODO: Circular Import
 
     class NoSuchPolicy(Exception):
         pass
@@ -577,7 +708,8 @@ class BlockchainPolicy(Policy):
                          quantity: int,
                          handpicked_ursulas: Set[Ursula],
                          learner_timeout: int = 1,
-                         timeout: int = 10) -> Set[Ursula]: # TODO #843: Make timeout configurable
+                         timeout: int = 10,
+                         discover_on_this_thread: bool = False) -> Set[Ursula]: # TODO #843: Make timeout configurable
 
         selected_ursulas = set(handpicked_ursulas)
         quantity_remaining = quantity
@@ -616,19 +748,14 @@ class BlockchainPolicy(Policy):
                 new_to_check = reservoir.draw_at_most(quantity_remaining)
                 to_check.update(new_to_check)
 
-            # Feed newly sampled stakers to the learner
-            self.alice.learn_about_specific_nodes(new_to_check)
-
-            # TODO: would be nice to wait for the learner to finish an iteration here,
-            # because if it hasn't, we really have nothing to do.
-            time.sleep(learner_timeout)
-
             delta = maya.now() - start_time
             if delta.total_seconds() >= timeout:
                 still_checking = ', '.join(to_check)
                 raise RuntimeError(f"Timed out after {timeout} seconds; "
                                    f"need {quantity_remaining} more, still checking {still_checking}.")
 
+            self.alice.block_until_specific_nodes_are_known(to_check, learn_on_this_thread=discover_on_this_thread)
+
         found_ursulas = list(selected_ursulas)
 
         # Randomize the output to avoid the largest stakers always being the first in the list
@@ -643,11 +770,11 @@ class BlockchainPolicy(Policy):
 
         # Transact  # TODO: Move this logic to BlockchainPolicyActor
         receipt = self.author.policy_agent.create_policy(
-                       policy_id=self.hrac()[:16],          # bytes16 _policyID
-                       author_address=self.author.checksum_address,
-                       value=self.value,
-                       end_timestamp=self.expiration.epoch,           # uint16 _numberOfPeriods
-                       node_addresses=prearranged_ursulas   # address[] memory _nodes
+            policy_id=self.hrac()[:16],  # bytes16 _policyID
+            author_address=self.author.checksum_address,
+            value=self.value,
+            end_timestamp=self.expiration.epoch,  # uint16 _numberOfPeriods
+            node_addresses=prearranged_ursulas  # address[] memory _nodes
         )
 
         # Capture Response
@@ -665,16 +792,27 @@ class BlockchainPolicy(Policy):
                                        duration_periods=self.duration_periods,
                                        *args, **kwargs)
 
-    def enact(self, network_middleware, publish=True) -> dict:
+    def enact(self, network_middleware, publish_to_blockchain=True, publish_treasure_map=True) -> NodeEngagementMutex:
         """
         Assign kfrags to ursulas_on_network, and distribute them via REST,
         populating enacted_arrangements
         """
-        if publish is True:
+        if publish_to_blockchain is True:
             self.publish_to_blockchain()
 
             # Not in love with this block here, but I want 121 closed.
             for arrangement in self._accepted_arrangements:
                 arrangement.publish_transaction = self.publish_transaction
 
-        return super().enact(network_middleware, publish)
+        publisher = super().enact(network_middleware, publish_treasure_map=False)
+
+        if publish_treasure_map is True:
+            self.treasure_map.prepare_for_publication(bob_encrypting_key=self.bob.public_keys(DecryptingPower),
+                                                      bob_verifying_key=self.bob.public_keys(SigningPower),
+                                                      alice_stamp=self.alice.stamp,
+                                                      label=self.label)
+            # Sign the map.
+            transacting_power = self.alice._crypto_power.power_ups(TransactingPower)
+            publisher = self.publish_treasure_map(network_middleware=network_middleware,
+                                                  blockchain_signer=transacting_power.sign_message)
+        return publisher

nucypher/utilities/seednodes.py

@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ from nucypher.cli.literature import (
 from nucypher.config.constants import DEFAULT_CONFIG_ROOT
 from nucypher.network.exceptions import NodeSeemsToBeDown
 from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
-from nucypher.network.nodes import Teacher
-from nucypher.network.teachers import TEACHER_NODES
 
 
 def load_static_nodes(domains: Set[str], filepath: Optional[str] = None) -> Dict[str, 'Ursula']:
@@ -76,53 +74,3 @@ def aggregate_seednode_uris(domains: set, highest_priority: Optional[List[str]]
             uris.extend(hardcoded_uris)
 
     return uris
-
-
-def load_seednodes(emitter,
-                   min_stake: int,
-                   federated_only: bool,
-                   network_domains: set,
-                   network_middleware: RestMiddleware = None,
-                   teacher_uris: list = None,
-                   registry: BaseContractRegistry = None,
-                   ) -> List:
-
-    """
-    Aggregates seednodes URI sources into a list or teacher URIs ordered
-    by connection priority in the following order:
-
-    1. --teacher CLI flag
-    2. static-nodes.json
-    3. Hardcoded teachers
-    """
-
-    # Heads up
-    emitter.message(START_LOADING_SEEDNODES, color='yellow')
-    from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
-
-    # Aggregate URIs (Ordered by Priority)
-    teacher_nodes = list()  # type: List[Ursula]
-    teacher_uris = aggregate_seednode_uris(domains=network_domains, highest_priority=teacher_uris)
-    if not teacher_uris:
-        emitter.message(NO_DOMAIN_PEERS.format(domains=','.join(network_domains)))
-        return teacher_nodes
-
-    # Construct Ursulas
-    for uri in teacher_uris:
-        try:
-            teacher_node = Ursula.from_teacher_uri(teacher_uri=uri,
-                                                   min_stake=min_stake,
-                                                   federated_only=federated_only,
-                                                   network_middleware=network_middleware,
-                                                   registry=registry)
-        except NodeSeemsToBeDown:
-            emitter.message(UNREADABLE_SEEDNODE_ADVISORY.format(uri=uri))
-            continue
-        except Teacher.NotStaking:
-            emitter.message(SEEDNODE_NOT_STAKING_WARNING.format(uri=uri))
-            continue
-        teacher_nodes.append(teacher_node)
-
-    if not teacher_nodes:
-        emitter.message(NO_DOMAIN_PEERS.format(domains=','.join(network_domains)))
-    return teacher_nodes

scripts/circle/docker-compose.yml

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ services:
     ports:
       - 11500
     image: circle:nucypher
-    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.1 --rest-port 11500 --lonely
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.1 --rest-port 11500 --lonely --disable-availability-check
     networks:
       nucypher_circle_net:
         ipv4_address: 172.29.1.1
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ services:
     image: circle:nucypher
     depends_on:
       - circleursula1
-    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.2 --rest-port 11500 --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.2 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
     networks:
       nucypher_circle_net:
         ipv4_address: 172.29.1.2
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ services:
       - 11500
     image: circle:nucypher
     depends_on:
-      - circleursula2
-    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.3 --rest-port 11500 --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.3 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
     networks:
       nucypher_circle_net:
         ipv4_address: 172.29.1.3
@@ -53,12 +53,101 @@ services:
       - 11500
     image: circle:nucypher
     depends_on:
-      - circleursula3
-    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.4 --rest-port 11500 --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.4 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
     networks:
       nucypher_circle_net:
         ipv4_address: 172.29.1.4
     container_name: circleursula4
+  circleursula5:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.5 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.5
+    container_name: circleursula5
+  circleursula6:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.6 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.6
+    container_name: circleursula6
+  circleursula7:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.7 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.7
+    container_name: circleursula7
+  circleursula8:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.8 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.8
+    container_name: circleursula8
+  circleursula9:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.9 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.9
+    container_name: circleursula9
+  circleursula10:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.10 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.10
+    container_name: circleursula10
+  circleursula11:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.11 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.11
+    container_name: circleursula11
+  circleursula12:
+    ports:
+      - 11500
+    image: circle:nucypher
+    depends_on:
+      - circleursula1
+    command: nucypher  ursula run --dev --federated-only --rest-host 172.29.1.12 --rest-port 11500 --disable-availability-check --teacher 172.29.1.1:11500
+    networks:
+      nucypher_circle_net:
+        ipv4_address: 172.29.1.12
+    container_name: circleursula12
+
 
 
 networks:

scripts/circle/run_finnegans_wake_demo_docker-circle.sh

@@ -13,6 +13,11 @@ echo "working in directory: $PWD"
 # run some ursulas
 docker-compose up -d
 
+# Wait to ensure Ursulas are up.
+echo "War... watisit good for?"
+sleep 3
+
+
 # Run demo
 echo "Starting Demo"
 echo "working in directory: $PWD"

scripts/circle/run_heartbeat_demo_docker-circle.sh

@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ echo "Starting Up Heartbeat Demo Test..."
 # run some ursulas
 docker-compose up -d
 
+# Wait to ensure Ursulas are up.
+echo "War... watisit good for?"
+sleep 3
+
 echo "running heartbeat demo"
 
 # run alicia and bob all in one running of docker since we lack persistent disks in circle

tests/acceptance/blockchain/actors/test_staker.py

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ from eth_tester.exceptions import TransactionFailed
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.agents import ContractAgency, StakingEscrowAgent
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.token import NU, Stake
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.utils import datetime_at_period
+from nucypher.crypto.powers import TransactingPower
 from tests.constants import FEE_RATE_RANGE, INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD, DEVELOPMENT_TOKEN_AIRDROP_AMOUNT
 from tests.utils.blockchain import token_airdrop
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_decentralized_ursulas
@@ -33,7 +34,8 @@ def test_staker_locking_tokens(testerchain, agency, staker, token_economics, moc
 
     assert NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked, 'NuNit') < staker.token_balance, "Insufficient staker balance"
 
-    staker.initialize_stake(amount=NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked, 'NuNit'),  # Lock the minimum amount of tokens
+    staker.initialize_stake(amount=NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked, 'NuNit'),
+                            # Lock the minimum amount of tokens
                             lock_periods=token_economics.minimum_locked_periods)
 
     # Verify that the escrow is "approved" to receive tokens
@@ -52,8 +54,8 @@ def test_staker_locking_tokens(testerchain, agency, staker, token_economics, moc
 
 @pytest.mark.usefixtures("agency")
 def test_staker_divides_stake(staker, token_economics):
-    stake_value = NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked*5, 'NuNit')
-    new_stake_value = NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked*2, 'NuNit')
+    stake_value = NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked * 5, 'NuNit')
+    new_stake_value = NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked * 2, 'NuNit')
 
     stake_index = 0
     staker.initialize_stake(amount=stake_value, lock_periods=int(token_economics.minimum_locked_periods))
@@ -108,8 +110,10 @@ def test_staker_divides_stake(staker, token_economics):
                                        economics=token_economics)
 
     assert 4 == len(staker.stakes), 'A new stake was not added after two stake divisions'
-    assert expected_old_stake == staker.stakes[stake_index + 1].to_stake_info(), 'Old stake values are invalid after two stake divisions'
-    assert expected_new_stake == staker.stakes[stake_index + 2].to_stake_info(), 'New stake values are invalid after two stake divisions'
+    assert expected_old_stake == staker.stakes[
+        stake_index + 1].to_stake_info(), 'Old stake values are invalid after two stake divisions'
+    assert expected_new_stake == staker.stakes[
+        stake_index + 2].to_stake_info(), 'New stake values are invalid after two stake divisions'
     assert expected_yet_another_stake.value == staker.stakes[stake_index + 3].value, 'Third stake values are invalid'
 
 
@@ -221,7 +225,6 @@ def test_staker_merges_stakes(agency, staker, token_economics):
 
 
 def test_staker_manages_restaking(testerchain, test_registry, staker):
-
     # Enable Restaking
     receipt = staker.enable_restaking()
     assert receipt['status'] == 1
@@ -237,7 +240,7 @@ def test_staker_manages_restaking(testerchain, test_registry, staker):
     assert staker.restaking_lock_enabled
 
     with pytest.raises((TransactionFailed, ValueError)):
-      staker.disable_restaking()
+        staker.disable_restaking()
 
     # Wait until terminal period
     testerchain.time_travel(periods=2)
@@ -264,8 +267,10 @@ def test_staker_collects_staking_reward(testerchain,
 
     mock_transacting_power_activation(account=staker.checksum_address, password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
 
-    staker.initialize_stake(amount=NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked, 'NuNit'),  # Lock the minimum amount of tokens
-                            lock_periods=int(token_economics.minimum_locked_periods))    # ... for the fewest number of periods
+    staker.initialize_stake(amount=NU(token_economics.minimum_allowed_locked, 'NuNit'),
+                            # Lock the minimum amount of tokens
+                            lock_periods=int(
+                                token_economics.minimum_locked_periods))  # ... for the fewest number of periods
 
     # Get an unused address for a new worker
     worker_address = testerchain.unassigned_accounts[-1]
@@ -280,7 +285,8 @@ def test_staker_collects_staking_reward(testerchain,
 
     # ...mint few tokens...
     for _ in range(2):
-        ursula.transacting_power.activate(password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+        transacting_power = ursula._crypto_power.power_ups(TransactingPower)
+        transacting_power.activate(password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
         ursula.commit_to_next_period()
         testerchain.time_travel(periods=1)
 
@@ -322,6 +328,10 @@ def test_staker_manages_winding_down(testerchain,
                                         commit_to_next_period=False,
                                         registry=test_registry).pop()
 
+    # Unlock
+    transacting_power = ursula._crypto_power.power_ups(TransactingPower)
+    transacting_power.activate(password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+
     # Enable winding down
     testerchain.time_travel(periods=1)
     base_duration = token_economics.minimum_locked_periods + 4
@@ -345,7 +355,6 @@ def test_staker_manages_winding_down(testerchain,
 
 
 def test_set_min_fee_rate(testerchain, test_registry, staker):
-
     # Check before set
     _minimum, default, maximum = FEE_RATE_RANGE
     assert staker.min_fee_rate == default

tests/acceptance/blockchain/actors/test_worker.py

@@ -61,20 +61,18 @@ def test_worker_auto_commitments(mocker,
                                         commit_to_next_period=False,
                                         registry=test_registry).pop()
 
-    commit_spy.assert_not_called()
-
     initial_period = staker.staking_agent.get_current_period()
 
     def start():
         # Start running the worker
         start_pytest_ursula_services(ursula=ursula)
-        ursula.work_tracker.start(act_now=True)
 
     def time_travel(_):
         testerchain.time_travel(periods=1)
         clock.advance(WorkTracker.REFRESH_RATE+1)
+        return clock
 
-    def verify(_):
+    def verify(clock):
         # Verify that periods were committed on-chain automatically
         last_committed_period = staker.staking_agent.get_last_committed_period(staker_address=staker.checksum_address)
         current_period = staker.staking_agent.get_current_period()

tests/acceptance/blockchain/clients/test_geth_integration.py

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 
 import os
 
+import pytest
 from eth_utils import is_checksum_address, to_checksum_address
 
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.actors import ContractAdministrator
@@ -55,6 +56,7 @@ def test_geth_create_new_account(instant_geth_dev_node):
     assert is_checksum_address(new_account)
 
 
+@pytest.mark.skip('See PR #2074')
 @skip_on_circleci
 def test_geth_deployment_integration(instant_geth_dev_node, test_registry):
     blockchain = BlockchainDeployerInterface(provider_process=instant_geth_dev_node, poa=True)  # always poa here.

tests/acceptance/characters/control/test_rpc_control_blockchain.py

@@ -19,31 +19,63 @@ from base64 import b64encode
 
 import pytest
 
-from nucypher.characters.control.interfaces import AliceInterface, BobInterface, EnricoInterface
+from nucypher.characters.control.interfaces import AliceInterface
+from nucypher.characters.control.interfaces import BobInterface, EnricoInterface
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import DecryptingPower, SigningPower
-from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap
+from nucypher.policy.collections import SignedTreasureMap
+from tests.utils.controllers import get_fields, validate_json_rpc_response_data
 
 
-def get_fields(interface, method_name):
+def test_bob_rpc_character_control_join_policy(bob_rpc_controller, join_control_request, enacted_blockchain_policy):
+    # Simulate passing in a teacher-uri
+    enacted_blockchain_policy.bob.remember_node(list(enacted_blockchain_policy.accepted_ursulas)[0])
 
-    spec = getattr(interface, method_name)._schema
-    input_fields = [k for k, f in spec.load_fields.items() if f.required]
-    optional_fields = [k for k, f in spec.load_fields.items() if not f.required]
-    required_output_fileds = list(spec.dump_fields.keys())
-
-    return (
-        input_fields,
-        optional_fields,
-        required_output_fileds
-    )
+    method_name, params = join_control_request
+    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
+    response = bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
+    assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
+                                           method_name=method_name,
+                                           interface=BobInterface)
 
 
-def validate_json_rpc_response_data(response, method_name, interface):
-    required_output_fields = get_fields(interface, method_name)[-1]
-    assert 'jsonrpc' in response.data
-    for output_field in required_output_fields:
-        assert output_field in response.content
-    return True
+def test_enrico_rpc_character_control_encrypt_message(enrico_rpc_controller_test_client, encrypt_control_request):
+    method_name, params = encrypt_control_request
+    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
+    response = enrico_rpc_controller_test_client.send(request_data)
+    assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
+                                           method_name=method_name,
+                                           interface=EnricoInterface)
+
+
+def test_bob_rpc_character_control_retrieve_with_tmap(
+        enacted_blockchain_policy, blockchain_bob, blockchain_alice,
+        bob_rpc_controller, retrieve_control_request):
+
+    # So that this test can run even independently.
+    if not blockchain_bob.done_seeding:
+        blockchain_bob.learn_from_teacher_node()
+
+    tmap_64 = b64encode(bytes(enacted_blockchain_policy.treasure_map)).decode()
+    method_name, params = retrieve_control_request
+    params['treasure_map'] = tmap_64
+    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
+    response = bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
+    assert response.data['result']['cleartexts'][0] == 'Welcome to flippering number 1.'
+
+    # Make a wrong (empty) treasure map
+
+    wrong_tmap = SignedTreasureMap(m=0)
+    wrong_tmap.prepare_for_publication(
+        blockchain_bob.public_keys(DecryptingPower),
+        blockchain_bob.public_keys(SigningPower),
+        blockchain_alice.stamp,
+        b'Wrong!')
+    wrong_tmap._blockchain_signature = b"this is not a signature, but we don't need one for this test....."  # ...because it only matters when Ursula looks at it.
+    tmap_bytes = bytes(wrong_tmap)
+    tmap_64 = b64encode(tmap_bytes).decode()
+    request_data['params']['treasure_map'] = tmap_64
+    with pytest.raises(SignedTreasureMap.IsDisorienting):
+        bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
 
 
 def test_alice_rpc_character_control_create_policy(alice_rpc_test_client, create_policy_control_request):
@@ -82,6 +114,7 @@ def test_alice_rpc_character_control_create_policy(alice_rpc_test_client, create
         assert rpc_response.success is True
         assert rpc_response.id == response_id
 
+
 def test_alice_rpc_character_control_bad_input(alice_rpc_test_client, create_policy_control_request):
     alice_rpc_test_client.__class__.MESSAGE_ID = 0
 
@@ -91,6 +124,7 @@ def test_alice_rpc_character_control_bad_input(alice_rpc_test_client, create_pol
     response = alice_rpc_test_client.send(request={'bogus': 'input'}, malformed=True)
     assert response.error_code == -32600
 
+
 def test_alice_rpc_character_control_derive_policy_encrypting_key(alice_rpc_test_client):
     method_name = 'derive_policy_encrypting_key'
     request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': {'label': 'test'}}
@@ -108,58 +142,3 @@ def test_alice_rpc_character_control_grant(alice_rpc_test_client, grant_control_
     assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
                                            method_name=method_name,
                                            interface=AliceInterface)
-
-
-def test_bob_rpc_character_control_join_policy(bob_rpc_controller, join_control_request, enacted_federated_policy):
-
-    # Simulate passing in a teacher-uri
-    enacted_federated_policy.bob.remember_node(list(enacted_federated_policy.accepted_ursulas)[0])
-
-    method_name, params = join_control_request
-    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
-    response = bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
-    assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
-                                           method_name=method_name,
-                                           interface=BobInterface)
-
-
-def test_enrico_rpc_character_control_encrypt_message(enrico_rpc_controller_test_client, encrypt_control_request):
-    method_name, params = encrypt_control_request
-    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
-    response = enrico_rpc_controller_test_client.send(request_data)
-    assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
-                                           method_name=method_name,
-                                           interface=EnricoInterface)
-
-
-def test_bob_rpc_character_control_retrieve(bob_rpc_controller, retrieve_control_request):
-    method_name, params = retrieve_control_request
-    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
-    response = bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
-    assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
-                                           method_name=method_name,
-                                           interface=BobInterface)
-
-
-def test_bob_rpc_character_control_retrieve_with_tmap(
-        enacted_blockchain_policy, blockchain_bob, blockchain_alice,
-        bob_rpc_controller, retrieve_control_request):
-    tmap_64 = b64encode(bytes(enacted_blockchain_policy.treasure_map)).decode()
-    method_name, params = retrieve_control_request
-    params['treasure_map'] = tmap_64
-    request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
-    response = bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
-    assert response.data['result']['cleartexts'][0] == 'Welcome to flippering number 1.'
-
-    # Make a wrong (empty) treasure map
-
-    wrong_tmap = TreasureMap(m=0)
-    wrong_tmap.prepare_for_publication(
-            blockchain_bob.public_keys(DecryptingPower),
-            blockchain_bob.public_keys(SigningPower),
-            blockchain_alice.stamp,
-            b'Wrong!')
-    tmap_64 = b64encode(bytes(wrong_tmap)).decode()
-    request_data['params']['treasure_map'] = tmap_64
-    with pytest.raises(TreasureMap.IsDisorienting):
-        bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)

tests/acceptance/characters/control/test_web_control_blockchain.py

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ from click.testing import CliRunner
 import nucypher
 from nucypher.crypto.kits import UmbralMessageKit
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import DecryptingPower
-from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap
+from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap, SignedTreasureMap
 
 click_runner = CliRunner()
 
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ def test_alice_web_character_control_grant(alice_web_controller_test_client, gra
     assert 'alice_verifying_key' in response_data['result']
 
     map_bytes = b64decode(response_data['result']['treasure_map'])
-    encrypted_map = TreasureMap.from_bytes(map_bytes)
+    encrypted_map = SignedTreasureMap.from_bytes(map_bytes)
     assert encrypted_map._hrac is not None
 
     # Send bad data to assert error returns
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ def test_bob_character_control_join_policy(bob_web_controller_test_client, enact
 
 
 def test_bob_web_character_control_retrieve(bob_web_controller_test_client, retrieve_control_request):
+
     method_name, params = retrieve_control_request
     endpoint = f'/{method_name}'
 

tests/acceptance/characters/test_freerider_attacks.py

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ def test_policy_simple_sinpa(blockchain_ursulas, blockchain_alice, blockchain_bo
 def test_try_to_post_free_arrangement_by_hacking_enact(blockchain_ursulas, blockchain_alice, blockchain_bob, agency,
                                                        testerchain):
     """
-    This time we won't rely on the tabulation in Alice's enact to catch the problem.
+    This time we won't rely on the tabulation in Alice's enact() to catch the problem.
     """
     amonia = Amonia.from_lawful_alice(blockchain_alice)
     # Setup the policy details
@@ -69,7 +69,8 @@ def test_try_to_post_free_arrangement_by_hacking_enact(blockchain_ursulas, block
                                                                            m=2,
                                                                            n=n,
                                                                            rate=int(1e18),  # one ether
-                                                                           expiration=policy_end_datetime)
+                                                                           expiration=policy_end_datetime,
+                                                                           publish_treasure_map=False)
 
     for ursula in blockchain_ursulas:
         # Even though the grant executed without error...
@@ -111,7 +112,8 @@ def test_pay_a_flunky_instead_of_the_arranged_ursula(blockchain_alice, blockchai
                                                                m=2,
                                                                n=n,
                                                                rate=int(1e18),  # one ether
-                                                               expiration=policy_end_datetime)
+                                                               expiration=policy_end_datetime,
+                                                               publish_treasure_map=False)
 
     # Same exact set of assertions as the last test:
     for ursula in blockchain_ursulas:

tests/acceptance/characters/test_ursula_prepares_to_act_as_worker.py

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ from tests.utils.middleware import NodeIsDownMiddleware
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_decentralized_ursulas
 
 
+@pytest.mark.usefixtures("blockchain_ursulas")
 def test_stakers_bond_to_ursulas(testerchain, test_registry, stakers, ursula_decentralized_test_config):
     ursulas = make_decentralized_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_decentralized_test_config,
                                          stakers_addresses=testerchain.stakers_accounts,
@@ -64,7 +65,6 @@ def test_blockchain_ursula_verifies_stamp(blockchain_ursulas):
     assert first_ursula.verified_stamp
 
 
-@pytest.mark.skip("See Issue #1075")  # TODO: Issue #1075
 def test_vladimir_cannot_verify_interface_with_ursulas_signing_key(blockchain_ursulas):
     his_target = list(blockchain_ursulas)[4]
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ def test_vladimir_cannot_verify_interface_with_ursulas_signing_key(blockchain_ur
     vladimir = Vladimir.from_target_ursula(his_target, claim_signing_key=True)
 
     # Vladimir can substantiate the stamp using his own ether address...
-    vladimir.substantiate_stamp(client_password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+    vladimir.substantiate_stamp()
     vladimir.validate_worker = lambda: True
     vladimir.validate_worker()  # lol
 
@@ -95,7 +95,6 @@ def test_vladimir_cannot_verify_interface_with_ursulas_signing_key(blockchain_ur
         vladimir.validate_metadata()
 
 
-@pytest.mark.skip("See Issue #1075")  # TODO: Issue #1075
 def test_vladimir_invalidity_without_stake(testerchain, blockchain_ursulas, blockchain_alice):
     his_target = list(blockchain_ursulas)[4]
     vladimir = Vladimir.from_target_ursula(target_ursula=his_target)
@@ -103,14 +102,13 @@ def test_vladimir_invalidity_without_stake(testerchain, blockchain_ursulas, bloc
     message = vladimir._signable_interface_info_message()
     signature = vladimir._crypto_power.power_ups(SigningPower).sign(vladimir.timestamp_bytes() + message)
     vladimir._Teacher__interface_signature = signature
-    vladimir.substantiate_stamp(client_password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+    vladimir.substantiate_stamp()
 
     # However, the actual handshake proves him wrong.
     with pytest.raises(vladimir.InvalidNode):
-        vladimir.verify_node(blockchain_alice.network_middleware, certificate_filepath="doesn't matter")
+        vladimir.verify_node(blockchain_alice.network_middleware.client, certificate_filepath="doesn't matter")
 
 
-@pytest.mark.skip("See Issue #1075")  # TODO: Issue #1075
 def test_vladimir_uses_his_own_signing_key(blockchain_alice, blockchain_ursulas):
     """
     Similar to the attack above, but this time Vladimir makes his own interface signature
@@ -122,7 +120,7 @@ def test_vladimir_uses_his_own_signing_key(blockchain_alice, blockchain_ursulas)
     message = vladimir._signable_interface_info_message()
     signature = vladimir._crypto_power.power_ups(SigningPower).sign(vladimir.timestamp_bytes() + message)
     vladimir._Teacher__interface_signature = signature
-    vladimir.substantiate_stamp(client_password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+    vladimir.substantiate_stamp()
 
     vladimir._worker_is_bonded_to_staker = lambda: True
     vladimir._staker_is_really_staking = lambda: True
@@ -133,7 +131,7 @@ def test_vladimir_uses_his_own_signing_key(blockchain_alice, blockchain_ursulas)
 
     # However, the actual handshake proves him wrong.
     with pytest.raises(vladimir.InvalidNode):
-        vladimir.verify_node(blockchain_alice.network_middleware, certificate_filepath="doesn't matter")
+        vladimir.verify_node(blockchain_alice.network_middleware.client, certificate_filepath="doesn't matter")
 
 
 # TODO: Change name of this file, extract this test
@@ -157,6 +155,7 @@ def test_blockchain_ursulas_reencrypt(blockchain_ursulas, blockchain_alice, bloc
 
     message_kit, signature = enrico.encrypt_message(message)
 
+    blockchain_bob.start_learning_loop(now=True)
     blockchain_bob.join_policy(label, bytes(blockchain_alice.stamp))
 
     plaintext = blockchain_bob.retrieve(message_kit, alice_verifying_key=blockchain_alice.stamp, label=label,

tests/acceptance/cli/lifecycle.py

@@ -15,17 +15,16 @@
  along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
+import datetime
 import json
+import os
+import shutil
 from base64 import b64decode
 from collections import namedtuple
 from json import JSONDecodeError
 
-import datetime
 import maya
-import os
 import pytest
-import pytest_twisted as pt
-import shutil
 from twisted.internet import threads
 from web3 import Web3
 
@@ -35,13 +34,11 @@ from nucypher.config.constants import NUCYPHER_ENVVAR_KEYRING_PASSWORD, TEMPORAR
 from nucypher.crypto.kits import UmbralMessageKit
 from nucypher.utilities.logging import GlobalLoggerSettings
 from tests.constants import INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD, TEST_PROVIDER_URI
-from tests.utils.ursula import start_pytest_ursula_services
 
 PLAINTEXT = "I'm bereaved, not a sap!"
 
 
 class MockSideChannel:
-
     PolicyAndLabel = namedtuple('PolicyAndLabel', ['encrypting_key', 'label'])
     BobPublicKeys = namedtuple('BobPublicKeys', ['bob_encrypting_key', 'bob_verifying_key'])
 
@@ -90,46 +87,13 @@ class MockSideChannel:
         return policy
 
 
-@pt.inlineCallbacks
-def test_federated_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
-                                 testerchain,
-                                 random_policy_label,
-                                 federated_ursulas,
-                                 custom_filepath,
-                                 custom_filepath_2):
-    yield _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
-                         testerchain,
-                         random_policy_label,
-                         federated_ursulas,
-                         custom_filepath,
-                         custom_filepath_2)
-
-
-@pt.inlineCallbacks
-def test_decentralized_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
-                                     testerchain,
-                                     random_policy_label,
-                                     blockchain_ursulas,
-                                     custom_filepath,
-                                     custom_filepath_2,
-                                     agency_local_registry):
-
-    yield _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
-                         testerchain,
-                         random_policy_label,
-                         blockchain_ursulas,
-                         custom_filepath,
-                         custom_filepath_2,
-                         agency_local_registry.filepath)
-
-
-def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
-                   testerchain,
-                   random_policy_label,
-                   ursulas,
-                   custom_filepath,
-                   custom_filepath_2,
-                   registry_filepath=None):
+def run_entire_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
+                             random_policy_label,
+                             ursulas,
+                             custom_filepath,
+                             custom_filepath_2,
+                             registry_filepath=None,
+                             testerchain=None):
     """
     This is an end to end integration test that runs each cli call
     in it's own process using only CLI character control entry points,
@@ -157,7 +121,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
                        '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                        '--config-root', alice_config_root)
     if federated:
-        alice_init_args += ('--federated-only', )
+        alice_init_args += ('--federated-only',)
     else:
         alice_init_args += ('--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                             '--pay-with', testerchain.alice_account,
@@ -200,7 +164,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
                      '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                      '--config-root', bob_config_root)
     if federated:
-        bob_init_args += ('--federated-only', )
+        bob_init_args += ('--federated-only',)
     else:
         bob_init_args += ('--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                           '--registry-filepath', str(registry_filepath),
@@ -213,6 +177,8 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
     bob_configuration_file_location = os.path.join(bob_config_root, BobConfiguration.generate_filename())
     bob_view_args = ('bob', 'public-keys',
                      '--json-ipc',
+                     '--mock-networking',  # TODO: It's absurd for this public-keys command to connect at all.  1710
+                     '--lonely',  # TODO: This needs to be implied by `public-keys`.
                      '--config-file', bob_configuration_file_location)
 
     bob_view_result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, bob_view_args, catch_exceptions=False, env=envvars)
@@ -226,7 +192,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
     side_channel.save_bob_public_keys(bob_public_keys)
 
     """
-    Scene 3: Alice derives a policy keypair, and saves it's public key to a sidechannel.
+    Scene 3: Alice derives a policy keypair, and saves its public key to a sidechannel.
     """
 
     random_label = random_policy_label.decode()  # Unicode string
@@ -251,6 +217,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
     """
     Scene 4: Enrico encrypts some data for some policy public key and saves it to a side channel.
     """
+
     def enrico_encrypts():
 
         # Fetch!
@@ -265,7 +232,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
         encrypt_result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, enrico_args, catch_exceptions=False, env=envvars)
         assert encrypt_result.exit_code == 0
         encrypt_result = json.loads(encrypt_result.output)
-        encrypted_message = encrypt_result['result']['message_kit']    # type: str
+        encrypted_message = encrypt_result['result']['message_kit']  # type: str
 
         side_channel.save_message_kit(message_kit=encrypted_message)
         return encrypt_result
@@ -291,7 +258,8 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
         if federated:
             decrypt_args += ('--federated-only',)
 
-        decrypt_response_fail = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, decrypt_args[0:7], catch_exceptions=False, env=envvars)
+        decrypt_response_fail = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, decrypt_args[0:7], catch_exceptions=False,
+                                                    env=envvars)
         assert decrypt_response_fail.exit_code == 2
 
         decrypt_response = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, decrypt_args, catch_exceptions=False, env=envvars)
@@ -317,7 +285,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
 
     # Some Ursula is running somewhere
     def _run_teacher(_encrypt_result):
-        start_pytest_ursula_services(ursula=teacher)
+        # start_pytest_ursula_services(ursula=teacher)
         return teacher_uri
 
     def _grant(teacher_uri):
@@ -346,6 +314,7 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
             grant_args += ('--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                            '--rate', Web3.toWei(9, 'gwei'))
 
+        # TODO: Stop.
         grant_result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, grant_args, catch_exceptions=False, env=envvars)
         assert grant_result.exit_code == 0
 
@@ -395,9 +364,9 @@ def _cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
 
     # Run the Callbacks
     d = threads.deferToThread(enrico_encrypts)  # scene 4
-    d.addCallback(_alice_decrypts)              # scene 5 (uncertainty)
-    d.addCallback(_run_teacher)                 # scene 6 (preamble)
-    d.addCallback(_grant)                       # scene 7
-    d.addCallback(_bob_retrieves)               # scene 8
+    d.addCallback(_alice_decrypts)  # scene 5 (uncertainty)
+    d.addCallback(_run_teacher)  # scene 6 (preamble)
+    d.addCallback(_grant)  # scene 7
+    d.addCallback(_bob_retrieves)  # scene 8
 
     return d

tests/acceptance/cli/test_alice.py

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ def test_alice_control_starts_with_mocked_keyring(click_runner, mocker, monkeypa
     mocker.patch.object(AliceConfiguration, "attach_keyring", return_value=None)
     good_enough_config = AliceConfiguration(dev_mode=True, federated_only=True, keyring=MockKeyring)
     mocker.patch.object(AliceConfiguration, "from_configuration_file", return_value=good_enough_config)
-    init_args = ('alice', 'run', '-x', '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN)
+    init_args = ('alice', 'run', '-x', '--lonely', '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN)
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, init_args, input=FAKE_PASSWORD_CONFIRMED)
     assert result.exit_code == 0, result.exception
 
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ def test_initialize_alice_with_custom_configuration_root(custom_filepath, click_
 
 def test_alice_control_starts_with_preexisting_configuration(click_runner, custom_filepath):
     custom_config_filepath = os.path.join(custom_filepath, AliceConfiguration.generate_filename())
-    run_args = ('alice', 'run', '--dry-run', '--config-file', custom_config_filepath)
+    run_args = ('alice', 'run', '--dry-run', '--lonely', '--config-file', custom_config_filepath)
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, run_args, input=FAKE_PASSWORD_CONFIRMED)
     assert result.exit_code == 0
 

tests/acceptance/cli/test_bob.py

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ def test_initialize_bob_with_custom_configuration_root(custom_filepath, click_ru
 
 def test_bob_control_starts_with_preexisting_configuration(click_runner, custom_filepath):
     custom_config_filepath = os.path.join(custom_filepath, BobConfiguration.generate_filename())
-    init_args = ('bob', 'run', '--dry-run', '--config-file', custom_config_filepath)
+    init_args = ('bob', 'run', '--dry-run', '--lonely', '--config-file', custom_config_filepath)
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, init_args, input=FAKE_PASSWORD_CONFIRMED)
     assert result.exit_code == 0, result.exception
     assert "Bob Verifying Key" in result.output
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ def test_bob_view_with_preexisting_configuration(click_runner, custom_filepath):
 
 
 def test_bob_public_keys(click_runner):
-    derive_key_args = ('bob', 'public-keys', '--dev')
+    derive_key_args = ('bob', 'public-keys', '--lonely', '--dev')
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, derive_key_args, catch_exceptions=False)
     assert result.exit_code == 0
     assert "bob_encrypting_key" in result.output

tests/acceptance/cli/test_decentralized_cli_lifecycle.py

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+"""
+ This file is part of nucypher.
+
+ nucypher is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
+ the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ (at your option) any later version.
+
+ nucypher is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
+
+ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+ along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+"""
+import pytest_twisted as pt
+
+from tests.acceptance.cli.lifecycle import run_entire_cli_lifecycle
+
+
+@pt.inlineCallbacks
+def test_decentralized_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
+                                     testerchain,
+                                     random_policy_label,
+                                     blockchain_ursulas,
+                                     custom_filepath,
+                                     custom_filepath_2,
+                                     agency_local_registry):
+    yield run_entire_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
+                                   random_policy_label,
+                                   blockchain_ursulas,
+                                   custom_filepath,
+                                   custom_filepath_2,
+                                   agency_local_registry.filepath,
+                                   testerchain=testerchain)

tests/acceptance/cli/test_federated_cli_lifecycle.py

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+"""
+ This file is part of nucypher.
+
+ nucypher is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
+ the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+ (at your option) any later version.
+
+ nucypher is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
+
+ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+ along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+"""
+import pytest_twisted as pt
+
+from tests.acceptance.cli.lifecycle import run_entire_cli_lifecycle
+
+
+@pt.inlineCallbacks
+def test_federated_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
+                                 random_policy_label,
+                                 federated_ursulas,
+                                 custom_filepath,
+                                 custom_filepath_2):
+    yield run_entire_cli_lifecycle(click_runner,
+                                   random_policy_label,
+                                   federated_ursulas,
+                                   custom_filepath,
+                                   custom_filepath_2)

tests/acceptance/cli/test_felix.py

@@ -66,7 +66,6 @@ def test_run_felix(click_runner, testerchain, agency_local_registry):
                  '--registry-filepath', str(agency_local_registry.filepath),
                  '--checksum-address', testerchain.client.accounts[0],
                  '--config-root', MOCK_CUSTOM_INSTALLATION_PATH_2,
-                 '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                  '--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI)
     _original_read_function = LocalContractRegistry.read
 

tests/acceptance/cli/test_mixed_configurations.py

@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ def test_coexisting_configurations(click_runner,
     assert not custom_filepath.exists()
 
     # Parse node addresses
+    # TODO: Is testerchain & Full contract deployment needed here (causes massive slowdown)?
     alice, ursula, another_ursula, felix, staker, *all_yall = testerchain.unassigned_accounts
 
     envvars = {NUCYPHER_ENVVAR_KEYRING_PASSWORD: INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD,
@@ -180,14 +181,13 @@ def test_coexisting_configurations(click_runner,
     # Run an Ursula amidst the other configuration files
     run_args = ('ursula', 'run',
                 '--dry-run',
-                '--interactive',
                 '--config-file', another_ursula_configuration_file_location)
 
     user_input = f'{INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD}\n' * 2
 
     Worker.BONDING_POLL_RATE = 1
     Worker.BONDING_TIMEOUT = 1
-    with pytest.raises(Teacher.UnbondedWorker):
+    with pytest.raises(Teacher.UnbondedWorker):  # TODO: Why is this being checked here?
         # Worker init success, but not bonded.
         result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, run_args, input=user_input, catch_exceptions=False)
     assert result.exit_code == 0

tests/acceptance/cli/test_worklock_cli.py

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ import pytest
 from eth_utils import to_wei
 from web3 import Web3
 
+from nucypher.crypto.powers import TransactingPower
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.actors import Bidder, Staker
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.agents import (
     ContractAgency,
@@ -238,6 +239,10 @@ def test_refund(click_runner, testerchain, agency_local_registry, token_economic
     remaining_work = worklock_agent.get_remaining_work(checksum_address=bidder)
     assert remaining_work > 0
 
+    # Unlock
+    transacting_power = worker._crypto_power.power_ups(TransactingPower)
+    transacting_power.activate(password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+
     # Do some work
     for i in range(3):
         receipt = worker.commit_to_next_period()

tests/acceptance/cli/ursula/test_federated_ursula.py

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ from tests.constants import (
     FAKE_PASSWORD_CONFIRMED, INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD,
     MOCK_CUSTOM_INSTALLATION_PATH,
     MOCK_IP_ADDRESS, YES_ENTER)
-from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT
+from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT, select_test_port
 
 
 def test_initialize_ursula_defaults(click_runner, mocker):
@@ -55,13 +55,14 @@ def test_initialize_ursula_defaults(click_runner, mocker):
 
 def test_initialize_custom_configuration_root(custom_filepath, click_runner):
 
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
     # Use a custom local filepath for configuration
     init_args = ('ursula', 'init',
                  '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                  '--federated-only',
                  '--config-root', custom_filepath,
                  '--rest-host', MOCK_IP_ADDRESS,
-                 '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT)
+                 '--rest-port', deploy_port)
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, init_args, input=FAKE_PASSWORD_CONFIRMED, catch_exceptions=False)
     assert result.exit_code == 0
 
@@ -139,6 +140,7 @@ def test_run_federated_ursula_from_config_file(custom_filepath, click_runner):
     run_args = ('ursula', 'run',
                 '--dry-run',
                 '--interactive',
+                '--lonely',
                 '--config-file', custom_config_filepath)
 
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli, run_args,
@@ -148,7 +150,7 @@ def test_run_federated_ursula_from_config_file(custom_filepath, click_runner):
     # CLI Output
     assert result.exit_code == 0
     assert 'Federated' in result.output, 'WARNING: Federated ursula is not running in federated mode'
-    assert 'Connecting' in result.output
+    # assert 'Connecting' in result.output
     assert 'Running' in result.output
     assert "'help' or '?'" in result.output
 

tests/acceptance/cli/ursula/test_local_keystore_integration.py

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ from tests.constants import (
     MOCK_IP_ADDRESS,
     TEST_PROVIDER_URI
 )
-from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT
+from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT, select_test_port
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope='module')
@@ -107,13 +107,15 @@ def test_ursula_and_local_keystore_signer_integration(click_runner,
     pre_config_signer = KeystoreSigner.from_signer_uri(uri=mock_signer_uri)
     assert worker_account.address in pre_config_signer.accounts
 
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
+
     init_args = ('ursula', 'init',
                  '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                  '--worker-address', worker_account.address,
                  '--config-root', config_root_path,
                  '--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                  '--rest-host', MOCK_IP_ADDRESS,
-                 '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT,
+                 '--rest-port', deploy_port,
 
                  # The bit we are testing for here
                  '--signer', mock_signer_uri)
@@ -146,15 +148,18 @@ def test_ursula_and_local_keystore_signer_integration(click_runner,
     ursula = ursula_config.produce(client_password=password,
                                    block_until_ready=False)
 
-    # Verify the keystore path is still preserved
-    assert isinstance(ursula.signer, KeystoreSigner)
-    assert isinstance(ursula.signer.path, str), "Use str"
-    assert ursula.signer.path == str(mock_keystore_path)
+    try:
+        # Verify the keystore path is still preserved
+        assert isinstance(ursula.signer, KeystoreSigner)
+        assert isinstance(ursula.signer.path, str), "Use str"
+        assert ursula.signer.path == str(mock_keystore_path)
 
-    # Show that we can produce the exact same signer as pre-config...
-    assert pre_config_signer.path == ursula.signer.path
+        # Show that we can produce the exact same signer as pre-config...
+        assert pre_config_signer.path == ursula.signer.path
 
-    # ...and that transactions are signed by the keytore signer
-    receipt = ursula.commit_to_next_period()
-    transaction_data = testerchain.client.w3.eth.getTransaction(receipt['transactionHash'])
-    assert transaction_data['from'] == worker_account.address
+        # ...and that transactions are signed by the keytore signer
+        receipt = ursula.commit_to_next_period()
+        transaction_data = testerchain.client.w3.eth.getTransaction(receipt['transactionHash'])
+        assert transaction_data['from'] == worker_account.address
+    finally:
+        ursula.stop()

tests/acceptance/cli/ursula/test_run_ursula.py

@@ -14,14 +14,12 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
-
-
+import os
+import time
 from unittest import mock
 
-import os
 import pytest
 import pytest_twisted as pt
-import time
 from twisted.internet import threads
 
 from nucypher import utilities
@@ -39,7 +37,7 @@ from tests.constants import (
     TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
     YES_ENTER
 )
-from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT, start_pytest_ursula_services
+from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT, start_pytest_ursula_services, select_test_port
 
 
 @mock.patch('glob.glob', return_value=list())
@@ -51,7 +49,6 @@ def test_missing_configuration_file(default_filepath_mock, click_runner):
 
 
 def test_ursula_rest_host_determination(click_runner, mocker):
-
     # Patch the get_external_ip call
     mocker.patch.object(utilities.networking, 'get_external_ip_from_centralized_source', return_value=MOCK_IP_ADDRESS)
     mocker.patch.object(UrsulaConfiguration, 'to_configuration_file', return_value=None)
@@ -77,13 +74,14 @@ def test_ursula_rest_host_determination(click_runner, mocker):
 
 @pt.inlineCallbacks
 def test_run_lone_federated_default_development_ursula(click_runner):
-    args = ('ursula', 'run',                            # Stat Ursula Command
-            '--debug',                                  # Display log output; Do not attach console
-            '--federated-only',                         # Operating Mode
-            '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT,   # Network Port
-            '--dev',                                    # Run in development mode (ephemeral node)
-            '--dry-run',                                # Disable twisted reactor in subprocess
-            '--lonely'                                  # Do not load seednodes
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
+    args = ('ursula', 'run',  # Stat Ursula Command
+            '--debug',  # Display log output; Do not attach console
+            '--federated-only',  # Operating Mode
+            '--rest-port', deploy_port,  # Network Port
+            '--dev',  # Run in development mode (ephemeral node)
+            '--dry-run',  # Disable twisted reactor in subprocess
+            '--lonely'  # Do not load seednodes
             )
 
     result = yield threads.deferToThread(click_runner.invoke,
@@ -94,67 +92,62 @@ def test_run_lone_federated_default_development_ursula(click_runner):
     time.sleep(Learner._SHORT_LEARNING_DELAY)
     assert result.exit_code == 0
     assert "Running" in result.output
-    assert "127.0.0.1:{}".format(MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT) in result.output
+    assert "127.0.0.1:{}".format(deploy_port) in result.output
 
     reserved_ports = (UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_REST_PORT, UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_DEVELOPMENT_REST_PORT)
-    assert MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT not in reserved_ports
+    assert deploy_port not in reserved_ports
 
 
 @pt.inlineCallbacks
 def test_federated_ursula_learns_via_cli(click_runner, federated_ursulas):
-
     # Establish a running Teacher Ursula
 
     teacher = list(federated_ursulas)[0]
     teacher_uri = teacher.seed_node_metadata(as_teacher_uri=True)
 
-    # Some Ursula is running somewhere
-    def run_teacher():
-        start_pytest_ursula_services(ursula=teacher)
-        return teacher_uri
-
-    def run_ursula(teacher_uri):
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
 
+    def run_ursula():
+        i = start_pytest_ursula_services(ursula=teacher)
         args = ('ursula', 'run',
-                '--debug',                                  # Display log output; Do not attach console
-                '--federated-only',                         # Operating Mode
-                '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT,   # Network Port
+                '--debug',  # Display log output; Do not attach console
+                '--federated-only',  # Operating Mode
+                '--rest-port', deploy_port,  # Network Port
                 '--teacher', teacher_uri,
-                '--dev',                                    # Run in development mode (ephemeral node)
-                '--dry-run'                                 # Disable twisted reactor
+                '--dev',  # Run in development mode (ephemeral node)
+                '--dry-run'  # Disable twisted reactor
                 )
 
-        result = yield threads.deferToThread(click_runner.invoke,
-                                             nucypher_cli, args,
-                                             catch_exceptions=False,
-                                             input=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD + '\n')
-
-        assert result.exit_code == 0
-        assert "Running Ursula" in result.output
-        assert "127.0.0.1:{}".format(MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT+101) in result.output
-
-        reserved_ports = (UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_REST_PORT, UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_DEVELOPMENT_REST_PORT)
-        assert MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT not in reserved_ports
-
-        # Check that CLI Ursula reports that it remembers the teacher and saves the TLS certificate
-        assert teacher.checksum_address in result.output
-        assert f"Saved TLS certificate for {teacher.nickname}" in result.output
-        assert f"Remembering {teacher.nickname}" in result.output
+        return threads.deferToThread(click_runner.invoke,
+                                     nucypher_cli, args,
+                                     catch_exceptions=False,
+                                     input=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD + '\n')
 
     # Run the Callbacks
-    d = threads.deferToThread(run_teacher)
-    d.addCallback(run_ursula)
-
+    d = run_ursula()
     yield d
 
+    result = d.result
 
+    assert result.exit_code == 0
+    assert "Starting Ursula" in result.output
+    assert f"127.0.0.1:{deploy_port}" in result.output
+
+    reserved_ports = (UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_REST_PORT, UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_DEVELOPMENT_REST_PORT)
+    assert deploy_port not in reserved_ports
+
+    # Check that CLI Ursula reports that it remembers the teacher and saves the TLS certificate
+    assert teacher.checksum_address in result.output
+    assert f"Saved TLS certificate for {teacher.nickname}" in result.output
+
+
+@pytest.mark.skip("Let's put this on ice until we get 2099 and Treasure Island working together.")
 @pt.inlineCallbacks
 def test_persistent_node_storage_integration(click_runner,
                                              custom_filepath,
                                              testerchain,
                                              blockchain_ursulas,
                                              agency_local_registry):
-
     alice, ursula, another_ursula, felix, staker, *all_yall = testerchain.unassigned_accounts
     filename = UrsulaConfiguration.generate_filename()
     another_ursula_configuration_file_location = os.path.join(custom_filepath, filename)

tests/acceptance/cli/ursula/test_stake_via_allocation_contract.py

@@ -420,6 +420,8 @@ def test_ursula_init(click_runner,
                      manual_worker,
                      testerchain):
 
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
+
     init_args = ('ursula', 'init',
                  '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                  '--worker-address', manual_worker,
@@ -427,7 +429,7 @@ def test_ursula_init(click_runner,
                  '--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                  '--registry-filepath', agency_local_registry.filepath,
                  '--rest-host', MOCK_IP_ADDRESS,
-                 '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT)
+                 '--rest-port', deploy_port)
 
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli,
                                  init_args,
@@ -558,7 +560,6 @@ def test_collect_rewards_integration(click_runner,
     assert arrangement.ursula == ursula
 
     # Bob learns about the new staker and joins the policy
-    blockchain_bob.start_learning_loop()
     blockchain_bob.remember_node(node=ursula)
     blockchain_bob.join_policy(random_policy_label, bytes(blockchain_alice.stamp))
 

tests/acceptance/cli/ursula/test_stakeholder_and_ursula.py

@@ -317,6 +317,8 @@ def test_ursula_init(click_runner,
                      manual_worker,
                      testerchain):
 
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
+
     init_args = ('ursula', 'init',
                  '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                  '--worker-address', manual_worker,
@@ -324,7 +326,7 @@ def test_ursula_init(click_runner,
                  '--provider', TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                  '--registry-filepath', agency_local_registry.filepath,
                  '--rest-host', MOCK_IP_ADDRESS,
-                 '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT)
+                 '--rest-port', deploy_port)
 
     result = click_runner.invoke(nucypher_cli,
                                  init_args,

tests/acceptance/learning/test_fault_tolerance.py

@@ -16,11 +16,12 @@
 """
 
 import pytest
-from constant_sorrow.constants import NOT_SIGNED
 from twisted.logger import LogLevel, globalLogPublisher
 
+from constant_sorrow.constants import NOT_SIGNED
+from nucypher.acumen.perception import FleetSensor
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import TransactingPower
-from nucypher.network.nodes import FleetStateTracker, Learner
+from nucypher.network.nodes import Learner
 from tests.utils.middleware import MockRestMiddleware
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_ursula_for_staker
 
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ def test_blockchain_ursula_stamp_verification_tolerance(blockchain_ursulas, mock
     unsigned._Teacher__decentralized_identity_evidence = NOT_SIGNED
 
     # Wipe known nodes!
-    lonely_blockchain_learner._Learner__known_nodes = FleetStateTracker()
+    lonely_blockchain_learner._Learner__known_nodes = FleetSensor()
     lonely_blockchain_learner._current_teacher_node = blockchain_teacher
     lonely_blockchain_learner.remember_node(blockchain_teacher)
 
@@ -70,6 +71,7 @@ def test_blockchain_ursula_stamp_verification_tolerance(blockchain_ursulas, mock
     lonely_blockchain_learner.learn_from_teacher_node(eager=True)
     assert len(lonely_blockchain_learner.suspicious_activities_witnessed['vladimirs']) == 1
 
+
 @pytest.mark.skip("See Issue #1075")  # TODO: Issue #1075
 def test_invalid_workers_tolerance(testerchain,
                                    test_registry,
@@ -153,7 +155,6 @@ def test_invalid_workers_tolerance(testerchain,
     with pytest.raises(worker.NotStaking):
         worker.verify_node(force=True, network_middleware=MockRestMiddleware(), certificate_filepath="quietorl")
 
-
     # Let's learn from this invalid node
     lonely_blockchain_learner._current_teacher_node = worker
     globalLogPublisher.addObserver(warning_trapper)

tests/acceptance/network/test_network_actors.py

@@ -15,16 +15,18 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
+
+import datetime
+
+import maya
 import pytest
 from hendrix.experience import crosstown_traffic
 from hendrix.utils.test_utils import crosstownTaskListDecoratorFactory
 
-from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
+from nucypher.acumen.perception import FleetSensor
 from nucypher.characters.unlawful import Vladimir
-from nucypher.crypto.api import keccak_digest
 from nucypher.crypto.powers import SigningPower
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
-from nucypher.network.nodes import FleetStateTracker
 from tests.constants import INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD
 from tests.utils.middleware import MockRestMiddleware
 
@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ def test_all_blockchain_ursulas_know_about_all_other_ursulas(blockchain_ursulas,
 
 def test_blockchain_alice_finds_ursula_via_rest(blockchain_alice, blockchain_ursulas):
     # Imagine alice knows of nobody.
-    blockchain_alice._Learner__known_nodes = FleetStateTracker()
+    blockchain_alice._Learner__known_nodes = FleetSensor()
 
     blockchain_alice.remember_node(blockchain_ursulas[0])
     blockchain_alice.learn_from_teacher_node()
@@ -55,6 +57,35 @@ def test_blockchain_alice_finds_ursula_via_rest(blockchain_alice, blockchain_urs
         assert ursula in blockchain_alice.known_nodes
 
 
+def test_treasure_map_cannot_be_duplicated(blockchain_ursulas, blockchain_alice, blockchain_bob, agency):
+
+    # Setup the policy details
+    n = 3
+    policy_end_datetime = maya.now() + datetime.timedelta(days=5)
+    label = b"this_is_the_path_to_which_access_is_being_granted"
+
+    # Create the Policy, Granting access to Bob
+    policy = blockchain_alice.grant(bob=blockchain_bob,
+                                    label=label,
+                                    m=2,
+                                    n=n,
+                                    rate=int(1e18),  # one ether
+                                    expiration=policy_end_datetime)
+
+    u = blockchain_bob.matching_nodes_among(blockchain_alice.known_nodes)[0]
+    saved_map = u.treasure_maps[bytes.fromhex(policy.treasure_map.public_id())]
+    assert saved_map == policy.treasure_map
+    # This Ursula was actually a Vladimir.
+    # Thus, he has access to the (encrypted) TreasureMap and can use its details to
+    # try to store his own fake details.
+    vladimir = Vladimir.from_target_ursula(u)
+    node_on_which_to_store_bad_map = blockchain_ursulas[1]
+    with pytest.raises(vladimir.network_middleware.UnexpectedResponse) as e:
+        vladimir.publish_fraudulent_treasure_map(legit_treasure_map=saved_map,
+                                                 target_node=node_on_which_to_store_bad_map)
+    assert e.value.status == 402
+
+
 @pytest.mark.skip("See Issue #1075")  # TODO: Issue #1075
 def test_vladimir_illegal_interface_key_does_not_propagate(blockchain_ursulas):
     """
@@ -124,6 +155,36 @@ def test_alice_refuses_to_make_arrangement_unless_ursula_is_valid(blockchain_ali
     vladimir.node_storage.store_node_certificate(certificate=target.certificate)
 
     with pytest.raises(vladimir.InvalidNode):
-        idle_blockchain_policy.consider_arrangement(network_middleware=blockchain_alice.network_middleware,
-                                                    arrangement=FakeArrangement(),
-                                                    ursula=vladimir)
+        idle_blockchain_policy.propose_arrangement(network_middleware=blockchain_alice.network_middleware,
+                                                   arrangement=FakeArrangement(),
+                                                   ursula=vladimir)
+
+
+@pytest.mark.skip('Needs to be restored -- no way to access treasure maps from stranger ursulas here.')
+def test_treasure_map_cannot_be_duplicated(blockchain_ursulas, blockchain_alice, blockchain_bob, agency):
+
+    # Setup the policy details
+    n = 3
+    policy_end_datetime = maya.now() + datetime.timedelta(days=5)
+    label = b"this_is_the_path_to_which_access_is_being_granted"
+
+    # Create the Policy, Granting access to Bob
+    policy = blockchain_alice.grant(bob=blockchain_bob,
+                                    label=label,
+                                    m=2,
+                                    n=n,
+                                    rate=int(1e18),  # one ether
+                                    expiration=policy_end_datetime)
+
+    u = blockchain_bob.matching_nodes_among(blockchain_alice.known_nodes)[0]
+    saved_map = u._stored_treasure_maps[bytes.fromhex(policy.treasure_map.public_id())]
+    assert saved_map == policy.treasure_map
+    # This Ursula was actually a Vladimir.
+    # Thus, he has access to the (encrypted) TreasureMap and can use its details to
+    # try to store his own fake details.
+    vladimir = Vladimir.from_target_ursula(u)
+    node_on_which_to_store_bad_map = blockchain_ursulas[1]
+    with pytest.raises(vladimir.network_middleware.UnexpectedResponse) as e:
+        vladimir.publish_fraudulent_treasure_map(legit_treasure_map=saved_map,
+                                                 target_node=node_on_which_to_store_bad_map)
+    assert e.value.status == 402

tests/conftest.py

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
+import argparse
+from collections import defaultdict
 
 import pytest
 
@@ -36,9 +38,15 @@ TEACHER_NODES = dict()
 # Prevent halting the reactor via health checks during tests
 AvailabilityTracker._halt_reactor = lambda *a, **kw: True
 
+# Global test character cache
+global_mutable_where_everybody = defaultdict(list)
+
 ##########################################
 
 
+from nucypher.network.nodes import Learner
+Learner._DEBUG_MODE = False
+
 @pytest.fixture(autouse=True, scope='session')
 def __very_pretty_and_insecure_scrypt_do_not_use():
     """
@@ -92,6 +100,16 @@ def pytest_addoption(parser):
                      default=False,
                      help="run tests even if they are marked as nightly")
 
+    # class SetLearnerDebugMode((argparse.Action)):
+    #     def __call__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+    #         from nucypher.network.nodes import Learner
+    #         Learner._DEBUG_MODE = True
+
+    # parser.addoption("--track-character-lifecycles",
+    #                  action=SetLearnerDebugMode,
+    #                  default=False,
+    #                  help="Track characters in a global... mutable... where everybody...")
+
 
 def pytest_configure(config):
     message = "{0}: mark test as {0} to run (skipped by default, use '{1}' to include these tests)"
@@ -128,3 +146,44 @@ def pytest_collection_modifyitems(config, items):
     GlobalLoggerSettings.set_log_level(log_level_name)
     GlobalLoggerSettings.start_text_file_logging()
     GlobalLoggerSettings.start_json_file_logging()
+
+
+# global_mutable_where_everybody = defaultdict(list)
+
+@pytest.fixture(scope='module', autouse=True)
+def check_character_state_after_test(request):
+    from nucypher.network.nodes import Learner
+    yield
+    if Learner._DEBUG_MODE:
+        gmwe = global_mutable_where_everybody
+        module_name = request.module.__name__
+
+        test_learners = global_mutable_where_everybody.get(module_name, [])
+        # Those match the module name exactly; maybe there are some that we got by frame.
+        for maybe_frame, learners in global_mutable_where_everybody.items():
+            if f"{module_name}.py" in maybe_frame:
+                test_learners.extend(learners)
+
+        crashed = [learner for learner in test_learners if learner._crashed]
+
+        if any(crashed):
+            failure_message = ""
+            for learner in crashed:
+                failure_message += learner._crashed.getBriefTraceback()
+            pytest.fail(f"Some learners crashed:{failure_message}")
+
+        still_running = [learner for learner in test_learners if learner._learning_task.running]
+
+        if any(still_running):
+            offending_tests = set()
+            for learner in still_running:
+                offending_tests.add(learner._FOR_TEST)
+                try:  # TODO: Deal with stop vs disenchant.  Currently stop is only for Ursula.
+                    learner.stop()
+                except AttributeError:
+                    learner.disenchant()
+            pytest.fail(f"Learners remaining: {still_running}.  Offending tests: {offending_tests} ")
+
+        still_tracking  = [learner for learner in test_learners if hasattr(learner, 'work_tracker') and learner.work_tracker._tracking_task.running]
+        for tracker in still_tracking:
+            tracker.work_tracker.stop()

tests/fixtures.py

@@ -15,25 +15,20 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
-
 import contextlib
 import json
-import random
-
-import maya
 import os
-import pytest
+import random
 import shutil
 import tempfile
-from click.testing import CliRunner
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta
-from eth_utils import to_checksum_address
-from io import StringIO
+from functools import partial
 from typing import Tuple
-from umbral import pre
-from umbral.curvebn import CurveBN
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPrivateKey
-from umbral.signing import Signer
+
+import maya
+import pytest
+from click.testing import CliRunner
+from eth_utils import to_checksum_address
 from web3 import Web3
 
 from nucypher.blockchain.economics import BaseEconomics, StandardTokenEconomics
@@ -108,10 +103,16 @@ from tests.utils.config import (
 )
 from tests.utils.middleware import MockRestMiddleware, MockRestMiddlewareForLargeFleetTests
 from tests.utils.policy import generate_random_label
-from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT, make_decentralized_ursulas, make_federated_ursulas
+from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT, make_decentralized_ursulas, make_federated_ursulas, \
+    MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE
+from umbral import pre
+from umbral.curvebn import CurveBN
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPrivateKey
+from umbral.signing import Signer
 
 test_logger = Logger("test-logger")
 
+# defer.setDebugging(True)
 
 #
 # Temporary
@@ -186,6 +187,8 @@ def ursula_decentralized_test_config(test_registry):
                                             rest_port=MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT)
     yield config
     config.cleanup()
+    for k in list(MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE.keys()):
+        del MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[k]
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
@@ -200,12 +203,12 @@ def alice_blockchain_test_config(blockchain_ursulas, testerchain, test_registry)
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
-def bob_blockchain_test_config(blockchain_ursulas, testerchain, test_registry):
+def bob_blockchain_test_config(testerchain, test_registry):
     config = make_bob_test_configuration(federated=False,
                                          provider_uri=TEST_PROVIDER_URI,
                                          test_registry=test_registry,
                                          checksum_address=testerchain.bob_account,
-                                         known_nodes=blockchain_ursulas)
+                                         )
     yield config
     config.cleanup()
 
@@ -239,7 +242,8 @@ def enacted_federated_policy(idle_federated_policy, federated_ursulas):
     idle_federated_policy.make_arrangements(network_middleware, handpicked_ursulas=federated_ursulas)
 
     # REST call happens here, as does population of TreasureMap.
-    responses = idle_federated_policy.enact(network_middleware)
+    idle_federated_policy.enact(network_middleware)
+    idle_federated_policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_complete()
 
     return idle_federated_policy
 
@@ -252,7 +256,7 @@ def idle_blockchain_policy(testerchain, blockchain_alice, blockchain_bob, token_
     random_label = generate_random_label()
     days = token_economics.minimum_locked_periods // 2
     now = testerchain.w3.eth.getBlock(block_identifier='latest').timestamp
-    expiration = maya.MayaDT(now).add(days=days-1)
+    expiration = maya.MayaDT(now).add(days=days - 1)
     n = 3
     m = 2
     policy = blockchain_alice.create_policy(blockchain_bob,
@@ -277,6 +281,7 @@ def enacted_blockchain_policy(idle_blockchain_policy, blockchain_ursulas):
         network_middleware, handpicked_ursulas=list(blockchain_ursulas))
 
     idle_blockchain_policy.enact(network_middleware)  # REST call happens here, as does population of TreasureMap.
+    idle_blockchain_policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_complete()
     return idle_blockchain_policy
 
 
@@ -339,41 +344,81 @@ def random_policy_label():
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def federated_alice(alice_federated_test_config):
-    _alice = alice_federated_test_config.produce()
-    return _alice
+    alice = alice_federated_test_config.produce()
+    yield alice
+    alice.disenchant()
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def blockchain_alice(alice_blockchain_test_config, testerchain):
-    _alice = alice_blockchain_test_config.produce()
-    return _alice
+    alice = alice_blockchain_test_config.produce()
+    yield alice
+    alice.disenchant()
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def federated_bob(bob_federated_test_config):
-    _bob = bob_federated_test_config.produce()
-    return _bob
+    bob = bob_federated_test_config.produce()
+    yield bob
+    bob.disenchant()
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def blockchain_bob(bob_blockchain_test_config, testerchain):
-    _bob = bob_blockchain_test_config.produce()
-    return _bob
+    bob = bob_blockchain_test_config.produce()
+    yield bob
+    bob.disenchant()
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def federated_ursulas(ursula_federated_test_config):
+    if MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE:
+        raise RuntimeError("Ursulas cache was unclear at fixture loading time.  Did you use one of the ursula maker functions without cleaning up?")
     _ursulas = make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
                                       quantity=NUMBER_OF_URSULAS_IN_DEVELOPMENT_NETWORK)
+    # Since we mutate this list in some tests, it's not enough to remember and remove the Ursulas; we have to remember them by port.
+    # The same is true of blockchain_ursulas below.
+    _ports_to_remove = [ursula.rest_interface.port for ursula in _ursulas]
     yield _ursulas
 
+    for port in _ports_to_remove:
+        test_logger.debug(f"Removing {port} ({MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[port]}).")
+        del MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[port]
+
+    for u in _ursulas:
+        u.stop()
+
+
+@pytest.fixture(scope="function")
+def lonely_ursula_maker(ursula_federated_test_config):
+    class _PartialUrsulaMaker:
+        _partial = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
+                         ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
+                         know_each_other=False,
+                         )
+        _made = []
+
+        def __call__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+            ursulas = self._partial(*args, **kwargs)
+            self._made.extend(ursulas)
+            return ursulas
+
+        def clean(self):
+            for ursula in self._made:
+                ursula.stop()
+            for ursula in self._made:
+                del MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[ursula.rest_interface.port]
+    _maker = _PartialUrsulaMaker()
+    yield _maker
+    _maker.clean()
+
+
 
 #
 # Blockchain
 #
 
 def make_token_economics(blockchain):
-
     # Get current blocktime
     now = blockchain.w3.eth.getBlock(block_identifier='latest').timestamp
 
@@ -389,7 +434,7 @@ def make_token_economics(blockchain):
     economics = StandardTokenEconomics(
         worklock_boosting_refund_rate=200,
         worklock_commitment_duration=60,  # periods
-        worklock_supply=10*BaseEconomics._default_maximum_allowed_locked,
+        worklock_supply=10 * BaseEconomics._default_maximum_allowed_locked,
         bidding_start_date=bidding_start_date,
         bidding_end_date=bidding_end_date,
         cancellation_end_date=cancellation_end_date,
@@ -629,6 +674,8 @@ def stakers(testerchain, agency, token_economics, test_registry):
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def blockchain_ursulas(testerchain, stakers, ursula_decentralized_test_config):
+    if MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE:
+        raise RuntimeError("Ursulas cache was unclear at fixture loading time.  Did you use one of the ursula maker functions without cleaning up?")
     _ursulas = make_decentralized_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_decentralized_test_config,
                                           stakers_addresses=testerchain.stakers_accounts,
                                           workers_addresses=testerchain.ursulas_accounts,
@@ -642,8 +689,12 @@ def blockchain_ursulas(testerchain, stakers, ursula_decentralized_test_config):
         for ursula_to_learn_about in _ursulas:
             ursula_to_teach.remember_node(ursula_to_learn_about)
 
+    _ports_to_remove = [ursula.rest_interface.port for ursula in _ursulas]
     yield _ursulas
 
+    for port in _ports_to_remove:
+        del MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[port]
+
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def idle_staker(testerchain, agency):
@@ -837,7 +888,8 @@ def manual_staker(testerchain, agency):
     address = '0xaaa23A5c74aBA6ca5E7c09337d5317A7C4563075'
     if address not in testerchain.client.accounts:
         staker_private_key = '13378db1c2af06933000504838afc2d52efa383206454deefb1836f8f4cd86f8'
-        address = testerchain.provider.ethereum_tester.add_account(staker_private_key, password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
+        address = testerchain.provider.ethereum_tester.add_account(staker_private_key,
+                                                                   password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
 
     tx = {'to': address,
           'from': testerchain.etherbase_account,
@@ -917,6 +969,7 @@ def mock_transacting_power_activation(testerchain):
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
 def fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas(ursula_federated_test_config, request):
+    # good_serials = _determine_good_serials(10000, 50000)
     try:
         quantity = request.param
     except AttributeError:
@@ -927,10 +980,14 @@ def fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas(ursula_federated_test_config, request):
                 _ursulas = make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
                                                   quantity=quantity, know_each_other=False)
                 all_ursulas = {u.checksum_address: u for u in _ursulas}
+
                 for ursula in _ursulas:
                     ursula.known_nodes._nodes = all_ursulas
                     ursula.known_nodes.checksum = b"This is a fleet state checksum..".hex()
-    return _ursulas
+    yield _ursulas
+
+    for ursula in _ursulas:
+        del MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[ursula.rest_interface.port]
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
@@ -945,7 +1002,9 @@ def highperf_mocked_alice(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas):
 
     with mock_cert_storage, mock_verify_node, mock_record_fleet_state, mock_message_verification, mock_keep_learning:
         alice = config.produce(known_nodes=list(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas)[:1])
-    return alice
+    yield alice
+    # TODO: Where does this really, truly belong?
+    alice._learning_task.stop()
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope="module")
@@ -958,10 +1017,13 @@ def highperf_mocked_bob(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas):
                               save_metadata=False,
                               reload_metadata=False)
 
-    with mock_cert_storage, mock_verify_node, mock_record_fleet_state:
+    with mock_cert_storage, mock_verify_node, mock_record_fleet_state, mock_keep_learning:
         bob = config.produce(known_nodes=list(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas)[:1])
+    yield bob
+    bob._learning_task.stop()
     return bob
 
+
 #
 # CLI
 #

tests/integration/characters/control/test_rpc_control_federated.py

@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@
 
 import pytest
 
+from nucypher.characters.control.interfaces import BobInterface
+from tests.utils.controllers import validate_json_rpc_response_data
+
 
 def test_alice_rpc_character_control_create_policy(alice_rpc_test_client, create_policy_control_request):
     alice_rpc_test_client.__class__.MESSAGE_ID = 0
@@ -91,4 +94,6 @@ def test_bob_rpc_character_control_retrieve(bob_rpc_controller, retrieve_control
     method_name, params = retrieve_control_request
     request_data = {'method': method_name, 'params': params}
     response = bob_rpc_controller.send(request_data)
-    assert 'jsonrpc' in response.data
+    assert validate_json_rpc_response_data(response=response,
+                                           method_name=method_name,
+                                           interface=BobInterface)

tests/integration/characters/test_bob_handles_frags.py

@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ def test_bob_can_follow_treasure_map_even_if_he_only_knows_of_one_node(enacted_f
 
     # ...and he now has no more unknown_nodes.
     assert len(bob.known_nodes) == len(treasure_map)
+    bob.disenchant()
 
 
 def test_bob_can_issue_a_work_order_to_a_specific_ursula(enacted_federated_policy, federated_bob,

tests/integration/characters/test_bob_joins_policy_and_retrieves.py

@@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ def test_bob_joins_policy_and_retrieves(federated_alice,
               known_nodes=a_couple_of_ursulas,
               )
 
-    # Bob only knows a couple of Ursulas initially
-    assert len(bob.known_nodes) == 2
+    # Bob has only connected to - at most - 2 nodes.
+    assert sum(node.verified_node for node in bob.known_nodes) <= 2
 
     # Alice creates a policy granting access to Bob
     # Just for fun, let's assume she distributes KFrags among Ursulas unknown to Bob
@@ -93,10 +93,24 @@ def test_bob_joins_policy_and_retrieves(federated_alice,
     assert bob == policy.bob
     assert label == policy.label
 
-    # Now, Bob joins the policy
-    bob.join_policy(label=label,
-                    alice_verifying_key=federated_alice.stamp,
-                    block=True)
+    try:
+        # Now, Bob joins the policy
+        bob.join_policy(label=label,
+                        alice_verifying_key=federated_alice.stamp,
+                        block=True)
+    except policy.treasure_map.NowhereToBeFound:
+        maps = []
+        for ursula in federated_ursulas:
+            for map in ursula.treasure_maps.values():
+                maps.append(map)
+        if policy.treasure_map in maps:
+            # This is a nice place to put a breakpoint to examine Bob's failure to join a policy.
+            bob.join_policy(label=label,
+                            alice_verifying_key=federated_alice.stamp,
+                            block=True)
+            pytest.fail(f"Bob didn't find map {policy.treasure_map} even though it was available.  Come on, Bob.")
+        else:
+            pytest.fail(f"It seems that Alice didn't publish {policy.treasure_map}.  Come on, Alice.")
 
     # In the end, Bob should know all the Ursulas
     assert len(bob.known_nodes) == len(federated_ursulas)
@@ -157,6 +171,8 @@ def test_bob_joins_policy_and_retrieves(federated_alice,
                                    label=policy.label,
                                    )
 
+    bob.disenchant()
+
 
 def test_treasure_map_serialization(enacted_federated_policy, federated_bob):
     treasure_map = enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map

tests/integration/characters/test_character_serialization.py

@@ -23,3 +23,4 @@ def test_serialize_ursula(federated_ursulas):
     ursula_as_bytes = bytes(ursula)
     ursula_object = Ursula.from_bytes(ursula_as_bytes)
     assert ursula == ursula_object
+    ursula.stop()

tests/integration/characters/test_ursula_startup.py

@@ -14,16 +14,14 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
+import pytest
 
 from tests.utils.middleware import MockRestMiddleware
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_new_federated_ursula_announces_herself(ursula_federated_test_config):
-    ursula_in_a_house, ursula_with_a_mouse = make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                                                    quantity=2,
-                                                                    know_each_other=False,
-                                                                    network_middleware=MockRestMiddleware())
+def test_new_federated_ursula_announces_herself(lonely_ursula_maker):
+    ursula_in_a_house, ursula_with_a_mouse = lonely_ursula_maker(quantity=2, domains=["useless_domain"])
 
     # Neither Ursula knows about the other.
     assert ursula_in_a_house.known_nodes == ursula_with_a_mouse.known_nodes

tests/integration/cli/test_ursula_local_keystore_cli_functionality.py

@@ -30,8 +30,8 @@ from nucypher.config.constants import (
     NUCYPHER_ENVVAR_WORKER_ETH_PASSWORD,
     TEMPORARY_DOMAIN
 )
+from tests.utils.ursula import select_test_port
 from tests.constants import MOCK_IP_ADDRESS
-from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(scope='module')
@@ -59,13 +59,15 @@ def test_ursula_init_with_local_keystore_signer(click_runner,
     # Good signer...
     pre_config_signer = KeystoreSigner.from_signer_uri(uri=mock_signer_uri)
 
+    deploy_port = select_test_port()
+
     init_args = ('ursula', 'init',
                  '--network', TEMPORARY_DOMAIN,
                  '--worker-address', worker_account.address,
                  '--config-root', custom_filepath,
                  '--provider', mock_testerchain.provider_uri,
                  '--rest-host', MOCK_IP_ADDRESS,
-                 '--rest-port', MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT,
+                 '--rest-port', deploy_port,
 
                  # The bit we are testing here
                  '--signer', mock_signer_uri)
@@ -108,3 +110,4 @@ def test_ursula_init_with_local_keystore_signer(click_runner,
 
     # Show that we can produce the exact same signer as pre-config...
     assert pre_config_signer.path == ursula.signer.path
+    ursula.stop()

tests/integration/config/test_character_configuration.py

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ all_configurations = tuple(configurations + blockchain_only_configurations)
 @pytest.mark.parametrize("character,configuration", characters_and_configurations)
 def test_federated_development_character_configurations(character, configuration):
 
-    config = configuration(dev_mode=True, federated_only=True, domains={TEMPORARY_DOMAIN})
+    config = configuration(dev_mode=True, federated_only=True, lonely=True, domains={TEMPORARY_DOMAIN})
     assert config.is_me is True
     assert config.dev_mode is True
     assert config.keyring == NO_KEYRING_ATTACHED
@@ -92,6 +92,10 @@ def test_federated_development_character_configurations(character, configuration
         assert another_character not in _characters
         _characters.append(another_character)
 
+    if character is Alice:
+        for alice in _characters:
+            alice.disenchant()
+
 
 @pytest.mark.parametrize('configuration_class', all_configurations)
 def test_default_character_configuration_preservation(configuration_class, testerchain, test_registry_source_manager):
@@ -173,6 +177,9 @@ def test_ursula_development_configuration(federated_only=True):
         assert ursula not in ursulas
         ursulas.append(ursula)
 
+    for ursula in ursulas:
+        ursula.stop()
+
 
 @pytest.mark.skip("See #2016")
 def test_destroy_configuration(config,

tests/integration/config/test_configuration_persistence.py

@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ def test_alices_powers_are_persistent(federated_ursulas, tmpdir):
     assert policy_pubkey == bob_policy.public_key
 
     # ... and Alice and her configuration disappear.
+    alice.disenchant()
     del alice
     del alice_config
 
@@ -117,3 +118,4 @@ def test_alices_powers_are_persistent(federated_ursulas, tmpdir):
 
     # Both policies must share the same public key (i.e., the policy public key)
     assert policy_pubkey == roberto_policy.public_key
+    new_alice.disenchant()

tests/integration/config/test_keyring_integration.py

@@ -74,7 +74,8 @@ def test_characters_use_keyring(tmpdir):
         rest=False,
         keyring_root=tmpdir)
     keyring.unlock(password=INSECURE_DEVELOPMENT_PASSWORD)
-    Alice(federated_only=True, start_learning_now=False, keyring=keyring)
+    a = Alice(federated_only=True, start_learning_now=False, keyring=keyring)
     Bob(federated_only=True, start_learning_now=False, keyring=keyring)
     Ursula(federated_only=True, start_learning_now=False, keyring=keyring,
            rest_host='127.0.0.1', rest_port=12345, db_filepath=tempfile.mkdtemp())
+    a.disenchant()  # To stop Alice's publication threadpool.  TODO: Maybe only start it at first enactment?

tests/integration/learning/test_discovery_phases.py

@@ -14,19 +14,21 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
-
+import time
+from datetime import datetime
+from unittest.mock import patch
 
 import maya
 import pytest
-import time
-from flask import Response
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
-from unittest.mock import patch
+import pytest_twisted
+from twisted.internet import defer
+from twisted.internet.defer import ensureDeferred
+from twisted.internet.threads import deferToThread
 
 from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
-from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
 from nucypher.datastore.base import RecordField
+from nucypher.network.nodes import Teacher
+from nucypher.policy.collections import TreasureMap
 from tests.mock.performance_mocks import (
     NotAPublicKey,
     NotARestApp,
@@ -41,6 +43,10 @@ from tests.mock.performance_mocks import (
     mock_stamp_call,
     mock_verify_node
 )
+from tests.utils.middleware import SluggishLargeFleetMiddleware
+from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
+from flask import Response
 
 """
 Node Discovery happens in phases.  The first step is for a network actor to learn about the mere existence of a Node.
@@ -51,7 +57,7 @@ This toolchain is not built for that scenario at this time, although it is not a
 
 After this, our "Learning Loop" does four other things in sequence which are not part of the offering of node discovery tooling alone:
 
-* Instantiation of an actual Node object (currently, an Ursula object) from node metadata.
+* Instantiation of an actual Node object (currently, an Ursula object) from node metadata.  TODO
 * Validation of the node's metadata (non-interactive; shows that the Node's public material is indeed signed by the wallet holder of its Staker).
 * Verification of the Node itself (interactive; shows that the REST server operating at the Node's interface matches the node's metadata).
 * Verification of the Stake (reads the blockchain; shows that the Node is sponsored by a Staker with sufficient Stake to support a Policy).
@@ -66,11 +72,13 @@ def test_alice_can_learn_about_a_whole_bunch_of_ursulas(highperf_mocked_alice):
     # TODO: Consider changing this - #1449
     assert VerificationTracker.node_verifications == 1
 
+    _teacher = highperf_mocked_alice.current_teacher_node()
+    actual_ursula = MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[_teacher.rest_interface.port]
+
     # A quick setup so that the bytes casting of Ursulas (on what in the real world will be the remote node)
     # doesn't take up all the time.
-    _teacher = highperf_mocked_alice.current_teacher_node()
-    _teacher_known_nodes_bytestring = _teacher.bytestring_of_known_nodes()
-    _teacher.bytestring_of_known_nodes = lambda *args, **kwargs: _teacher_known_nodes_bytestring # TODO: Formalize this?  #1537
+    _teacher_known_nodes_bytestring = actual_ursula.bytestring_of_known_nodes()
+    actual_ursula.bytestring_of_known_nodes = lambda *args, **kwargs: _teacher_known_nodes_bytestring  # TODO: Formalize this?  #1537
 
     with mock_cert_storage, mock_cert_loading, mock_verify_node, mock_message_verification, mock_metadata_validation:
         with mock_pubkey_from_bytes(), mock_stamp_call, mock_signature_bytes:
@@ -86,7 +94,9 @@ def test_alice_can_learn_about_a_whole_bunch_of_ursulas(highperf_mocked_alice):
     VerificationTracker.node_verifications = 0  # Cleanup
 
 
-@pytest.mark.parametrize('fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas', [100], indirect=True)
+_POLICY_PRESERVER = []
+
+
 def test_alice_verifies_ursula_just_in_time(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas,
                                             highperf_mocked_alice,
                                             highperf_mocked_bob):
@@ -125,3 +135,80 @@ def test_alice_verifies_ursula_just_in_time(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas,
     # TODO: Make some assertions about policy.
     total_verified = sum(node.verified_node for node in highperf_mocked_alice.known_nodes)
     assert total_verified == 30
+    _POLICY_PRESERVER.append(policy)
+
+
+# @pytest_twisted.inlineCallbacks   # TODO: Why does this, in concert with yield policy.publishing_mutex.when_complete, hang?
+def test_mass_treasure_map_placement(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas,
+                                     highperf_mocked_alice,
+                                     highperf_mocked_bob):
+    """
+    Large-scale map placement with a middleware that simulates network latency.
+
+    In three parts.
+    """
+    # The nodes who match the map distribution criteria.
+    nodes_we_expect_to_have_the_map = highperf_mocked_bob.matching_nodes_among(fleet_of_highperf_mocked_ursulas)
+
+    Teacher.verify_node = lambda *args, **kwargs: None
+
+    # # # Loop through and instantiate actual rest apps so as not to pollute the time measurement (doesn't happen in real world).
+    for node in nodes_we_expect_to_have_the_map:
+        # Causes rest app to be made (happens JIT in other testS)
+        highperf_mocked_alice.network_middleware.client.parse_node_or_host_and_port(node)
+
+        def _partial_rest_app(node):
+            def faster_receive_map(treasure_map_id, *args, **kwargs):
+                node.treasure_maps[treasure_map_id] = True
+                return Response(bytes(b"Sure, we stored it."), status=202)
+            return faster_receive_map
+        node.rest_app._actual_rest_app.view_functions._view_functions_registry['receive_treasure_map'] = _partial_rest_app(node)
+
+    highperf_mocked_alice.network_middleware = SluggishLargeFleetMiddleware()
+
+    policy = _POLICY_PRESERVER.pop()
+
+    with patch('umbral.keys.UmbralPublicKey.__eq__', lambda *args, **kwargs: True), mock_metadata_validation:
+
+        started = datetime.now()
+
+        # PART I: The function returns sychronously and quickly.
+
+        # defer.setDebugging(False)  # Debugging messes up the timing here; comment this line out if you actually need it.
+
+        policy.publish_treasure_map(network_middleware=highperf_mocked_alice.network_middleware)  # returns quickly.
+
+        # defer.setDebugging(True)
+
+        # PART II: We block for a little while to ensure that the distribution is going well.
+        nodes_that_have_the_map_when_we_unblock = policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_success_is_reasonably_likely()
+        little_while_ended_at = datetime.now()
+
+        # The number of nodes having the map is at least the minimum to have unblocked.
+        assert len(nodes_that_have_the_map_when_we_unblock) >= policy.publishing_mutex._block_until_this_many_are_complete
+
+        # The number of nodes having the map is approximately the number you'd expect from full utilization of Alice's publication threadpool.
+        # TODO: This line fails sometimes because the loop goes too fast.
+        assert len(nodes_that_have_the_map_when_we_unblock) == pytest.approx(policy.publishing_mutex._block_until_this_many_are_complete, .2)
+
+        # PART III: Having made proper assertions about the publication call and the first block, we allow the rest to
+        # happen in the background and then ensure that each phase was timely.
+
+        # This will block until the distribution is complete.
+        policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_complete()
+        complete_distribution_time = datetime.now() - started
+        partial_blocking_duration = little_while_ended_at - started
+        # Before Treasure Island (1741), this process took about 3 minutes.
+        if partial_blocking_duration.total_seconds() > 10:
+            pytest.fail(
+                f"Took too long ({partial_blocking_duration}) to contact {len(policy.publishing_mutex.nodes_contacted_during_partial_block)} nodes ({complete_distribution_time} total.)")
+
+        # TODO: Assert that no nodes outside those expected received the map.
+        assert complete_distribution_time.total_seconds() < 20
+        # But with debuggers and other processes running on laptops, we give a little leeway.
+
+        # We have the same number of successful responses as nodes we expected to have the map.
+        assert len(policy.publishing_mutex.completed) == len(nodes_we_expect_to_have_the_map)
+        nodes_that_got_the_map = sum(
+            policy.treasure_map.public_id() in u.treasure_maps for u in nodes_we_expect_to_have_the_map)
+        assert nodes_that_got_the_map == len(nodes_we_expect_to_have_the_map)

tests/integration/learning/test_domains.py

@@ -20,15 +20,12 @@ from functools import partial
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_learner_learns_about_domains_separately(ursula_federated_test_config, caplog):
-        lonely_ursula_maker = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
-                                      ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                      quantity=3,
-                                      know_each_other=True)
+def test_learner_learns_about_domains_separately(lonely_ursula_maker, caplog):
+        _lonely_ursula_maker = partial(lonely_ursula_maker, know_each_other=True, quantity=3)
 
-        global_learners = lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher1.test_suite"})
-        first_domain_learners = lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher1.test_suite"})
-        second_domain_learners = lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher2.test_suite"})
+        global_learners = _lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher1.test_suite"})
+        first_domain_learners = _lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher1.test_suite"})
+        second_domain_learners = _lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher2.test_suite"})
 
         big_learner = global_learners.pop()
 
@@ -45,8 +42,8 @@ def test_learner_learns_about_domains_separately(ursula_federated_test_config, c
         # All domain 1 nodes
         assert len(big_learner.known_nodes) == 5
 
-        new_first_domain_learner = lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher1.test_suite"}).pop()
-        _new_second_domain_learner = lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher2.test_suite"})
+        new_first_domain_learner = _lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher1.test_suite"}).pop()
+        _new_second_domain_learner = _lonely_ursula_maker(domains={"nucypher2.test_suite"})
 
         new_first_domain_learner._current_teacher_node = big_learner
         new_first_domain_learner.learn_from_teacher_node()

tests/integration/learning/test_firstula_circumstances.py

@@ -23,34 +23,27 @@ from nucypher.network.middleware import RestMiddleware
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_proper_seed_node_instantiation(ursula_federated_test_config):
-    lonely_ursula_maker = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
-                                  ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                  quantity=1,
-                                  know_each_other=False)
-
-    firstula = lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
+def test_proper_seed_node_instantiation(lonely_ursula_maker):
+    _lonely_ursula_maker = partial(lonely_ursula_maker, quantity=1)
+    firstula = _lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
     firstula_as_seed_node = firstula.seed_node_metadata()
-    any_other_ursula = lonely_ursula_maker(seed_nodes=[firstula_as_seed_node]).pop()
+    any_other_ursula = _lonely_ursula_maker(seed_nodes=[firstula_as_seed_node], domains=["useless domain"]).pop()
 
     assert not any_other_ursula.known_nodes
+    # print(f"**********************Starting {any_other_ursula} loop")
     any_other_ursula.start_learning_loop(now=True)
     assert firstula in any_other_ursula.known_nodes
 
 
 @pt.inlineCallbacks
-def test_get_cert_from_running_seed_node(ursula_federated_test_config):
-    lonely_ursula_maker = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
-                                  ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                  quantity=1,
-                                  know_each_other=False)
+def test_get_cert_from_running_seed_node(lonely_ursula_maker):
 
     firstula = lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
     node_deployer = firstula.get_deployer()
 
     node_deployer.addServices()
     node_deployer.catalogServers(node_deployer.hendrix)
-    node_deployer.start()
+    node_deployer.start()   # If this port happens not to be open, we'll get an error here.  THis might be one of the few sane places to reintroduce a check.
 
     certificate_as_deployed = node_deployer.cert.to_cryptography()
 
@@ -59,15 +52,7 @@ def test_get_cert_from_running_seed_node(ursula_federated_test_config):
                                            network_middleware=RestMiddleware()).pop()
     assert not any_other_ursula.known_nodes
 
-    def start_lonely_learning_loop():
-        any_other_ursula.log.info(
-            "Known nodes when starting learning loop were: {}".format(any_other_ursula.known_nodes))
-        any_other_ursula.start_learning_loop()
-        result = any_other_ursula.block_until_specific_nodes_are_known(set([firstula.checksum_address]),
-                                                                       timeout=2)
-        assert result
-
-    yield deferToThread(start_lonely_learning_loop)
+    yield deferToThread(any_other_ursula.load_seednodes)
     assert firstula in any_other_ursula.known_nodes
 
     firstula_as_learned = any_other_ursula.known_nodes[firstula.checksum_address]

tests/integration/learning/test_fleet_state.py

@@ -23,21 +23,6 @@ from hendrix.utils.test_utils import crosstownTaskListDecoratorFactory
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_learning_from_node_with_no_known_nodes(ursula_federated_test_config):
-    lonely_ursula_maker = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
-                                  ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                  quantity=1,
-                                  know_each_other=False)
-    lonely_teacher = lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
-    lonely_learner = lonely_ursula_maker(known_nodes=[lonely_teacher]).pop()
-
-    learning_callers = []
-    crosstown_traffic.decorator = crosstownTaskListDecoratorFactory(learning_callers)
-
-    result = lonely_learner.learn_from_teacher_node()
-    assert result is NO_KNOWN_NODES
-
-
 def test_all_nodes_have_same_fleet_state(federated_ursulas):
     checksums = [u.known_nodes.checksum for u in federated_ursulas]
     assert len(set(checksums)) == 1  # There is only 1 unique value.
@@ -71,11 +56,7 @@ def test_nodes_with_equal_fleet_state_do_not_send_anew(federated_ursulas):
     assert result is FLEET_STATES_MATCH
 
 
-def test_old_state_is_preserved(federated_ursulas, ursula_federated_test_config):
-    lonely_ursula_maker = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
-                                  ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                  quantity=1,
-                                  know_each_other=False)
+def test_old_state_is_preserved(federated_ursulas, lonely_ursula_maker):
     lonely_learner = lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
 
     # This Ursula doesn't know about any nodes.
@@ -99,22 +80,20 @@ def test_old_state_is_preserved(federated_ursulas, ursula_federated_test_config)
     assert lonely_learner.known_nodes.states[checksum_after_learning_two].nodes == proper_second_state
 
 
-def test_state_is_recorded_after_learning(federated_ursulas, ursula_federated_test_config):
+def test_state_is_recorded_after_learning(federated_ursulas, lonely_ursula_maker):
     """
     Similar to above, but this time we show that the Learner records a new state only once after learning
     about a bunch of nodes.
     """
-    lonely_ursula_maker = partial(make_federated_ursulas,
-                                  ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                  quantity=1,
-                                  know_each_other=False)
-    lonely_learner = lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
+    _lonely_ursula_maker = partial(lonely_ursula_maker, quantity=1)
+    lonely_learner = _lonely_ursula_maker().pop()
 
     # This Ursula doesn't know about any nodes.
     assert len(lonely_learner.known_nodes) == 0
 
     some_ursula_in_the_fleet = list(federated_ursulas)[0]
     lonely_learner.remember_node(some_ursula_in_the_fleet)
+    assert len(lonely_learner.known_nodes.states) == 1  # Saved a fleet state when we remembered this node.
 
     # The rest of the fucking owl.
     lonely_learner.learn_from_teacher_node()
@@ -122,5 +101,5 @@ def test_state_is_recorded_after_learning(federated_ursulas, ursula_federated_te
     states = list(lonely_learner.known_nodes.states.values())
     assert len(states) == 2
 
-    assert len(states[0].nodes) == 2  # This and one other.
-    assert len(states[1].nodes) == len(federated_ursulas) + 1  # Again, accounting for this Learner.
+    assert len(states[0].nodes) == 2  # The first fleet state is just us and the one about whom we learned, which is part of the fleet.
+    assert len(states[1].nodes) == len(federated_ursulas) + 1  # When we ran learn_from_teacher_node, we also loaded the rest of the fleet.

tests/integration/learning/test_learning_upgrade.py

@@ -15,31 +15,31 @@
  along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 
+import os
 from collections import namedtuple
 
-import os
-from bytestring_splitter import VariableLengthBytestring
 from eth_utils.address import to_checksum_address
 from twisted.logger import LogLevel, globalLogPublisher
 
+from bytestring_splitter import VariableLengthBytestring
+from nucypher.acumen.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from nucypher.characters.base import Character
-from nucypher.network.nicknames import nickname_from_seed
 from tests.utils.middleware import MockRestMiddleware
-from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_emit_warning_upon_new_version(ursula_federated_test_config, caplog):
-    nodes = make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
-                                   quantity=3,
-                                   know_each_other=False)
-    teacher, learner, new_node = nodes
+def test_emit_warning_upon_new_version(lonely_ursula_maker, caplog):
+    seed_node, teacher, new_node = lonely_ursula_maker(quantity=3,
+                                                       domains={"no hardcodes"},
+                                                       know_each_other=True)
+    learner, _bystander = lonely_ursula_maker(quantity=2, domains={"no hardcodes"})
 
+    learner.learning_domains = {"no hardcodes"}
     learner.remember_node(teacher)
     teacher.remember_node(learner)
     teacher.remember_node(new_node)
 
-    new_node.TEACHER_VERSION = learner.LEARNER_VERSION + 1
-
+    learner._seed_nodes = [seed_node.seed_node_metadata()]
+    seed_node.TEACHER_VERSION = learner.LEARNER_VERSION + 1
     warnings = []
 
     def warning_trapper(event):
@@ -47,11 +47,20 @@ def test_emit_warning_upon_new_version(ursula_federated_test_config, caplog):
             warnings.append(event)
 
     globalLogPublisher.addObserver(warning_trapper)
+
+    # First we'll get a warning, because we're loading a seednode with a version from the future.
+    learner.load_seednodes()
+    assert len(warnings) == 1
+    assert warnings[0]['log_format'] == learner.unknown_version_message.format(seed_node,
+                                                                               seed_node.TEACHER_VERSION,
+                                                                               learner.LEARNER_VERSION)
+
+    # We don't use the above seednode as a teacher, but when our teacher tries to tell us about it, we get another of the same warning.
     learner.learn_from_teacher_node()
 
-    assert len(warnings) == 1
-    assert warnings[0]['log_format'] == learner.unknown_version_message.format(new_node,
-                                                                               new_node.TEACHER_VERSION,
+    assert len(warnings) == 2
+    assert warnings[1]['log_format'] == learner.unknown_version_message.format(seed_node,
+                                                                               seed_node.TEACHER_VERSION,
                                                                                learner.LEARNER_VERSION)
 
     # Now let's go a little further: make the version totally unrecognizable.
@@ -76,8 +85,8 @@ def test_emit_warning_upon_new_version(ursula_federated_test_config, caplog):
     accidental_nickname = nickname_from_seed(accidental_checksum)[0]
     accidental_node_repr = Character._display_name_template.format("Ursula", accidental_nickname, accidental_checksum)
 
-    assert len(warnings) == 2
-    assert warnings[1]['log_format'] == learner.unknown_version_message.format(accidental_node_repr,
+    assert len(warnings) == 3
+    assert warnings[2]['log_format'] == learner.unknown_version_message.format(accidental_node_repr,
                                                                                future_version,
                                                                                learner.LEARNER_VERSION)
 
@@ -91,9 +100,9 @@ def test_emit_warning_upon_new_version(ursula_federated_test_config, caplog):
     learner._current_teacher_node = teacher
     learner.learn_from_teacher_node()
 
-    assert len(warnings) == 3
+    assert len(warnings) == 4
     # ...so this time we get a "really unknown version message"
-    assert warnings[2]['log_format'] == learner.really_unknown_version_message.format(future_version,
+    assert warnings[3]['log_format'] == learner.really_unknown_version_message.format(future_version,
                                                                                       learner.LEARNER_VERSION)
 
     globalLogPublisher.removeObserver(warning_trapper)

tests/integration/network/test_failure_modes.py

@@ -31,30 +31,6 @@ from tests.utils.middleware import EvilMiddleWare, NodeIsDownMiddleware
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_bob_does_not_let_a_connection_error_stop_him(enacted_federated_policy,
-                                                      federated_ursulas,
-                                                      federated_bob,
-                                                      federated_alice):
-    assert len(federated_bob.known_nodes) == 0
-    ursula1 = list(federated_ursulas)[0]
-    ursula2 = list(federated_ursulas)[1]
-
-    federated_bob.remember_node(ursula1)
-
-    federated_bob.network_middleware = NodeIsDownMiddleware()
-    federated_bob.network_middleware.node_is_down(ursula1)
-
-    with pytest.raises(TreasureMap.NowhereToBeFound):
-        federated_bob.get_treasure_map(federated_alice.stamp, enacted_federated_policy.label)
-
-    federated_bob.remember_node(ursula2)
-
-    map = federated_bob.get_treasure_map(federated_alice.stamp, enacted_federated_policy.label)
-
-    assert sorted(list(map.destinations.keys())) == sorted(
-        list(u.checksum_address for u in list(federated_ursulas)))
-
-
 def test_alice_can_grant_even_when_the_first_nodes_she_tries_are_down(federated_alice, federated_bob, federated_ursulas):
     m, n = 2, 3
     policy_end_datetime = maya.now() + datetime.timedelta(days=5)
@@ -80,22 +56,6 @@ def test_alice_can_grant_even_when_the_first_nodes_she_tries_are_down(federated_
     # Go!
     federated_alice.start_learning_loop()
 
-    # Try a first time, failing because no known nodes are up for Alice to even try to learn from.
-    with pytest.raises(down_node.NotEnoughNodes):
-        alice_grant_action()
-
-    # Now she learn about one node that *is* up...
-    reliable_node = list(federated_ursulas)[1]
-    federated_alice.remember_node(reliable_node)
-
-    # ...amidst a few others that are down.
-    more_nodes = list(federated_ursulas)[2:10]
-    for node in more_nodes:
-        federated_alice.network_middleware.node_is_down(node)
-
-    # Alice still only knows about two nodes (the one that is down and the new one).
-    assert len(federated_alice.known_nodes) == 2
-
     # Now we'll have a situation where Alice knows about all 10,
     # though only one is up.
 
@@ -103,6 +63,10 @@ def test_alice_can_grant_even_when_the_first_nodes_she_tries_are_down(federated_
     # Because she has successfully completed learning, but the nodes about which she learned are down,
     # she'll get a different error.
 
+    more_nodes = list(federated_ursulas)[1:10]
+    for node in more_nodes:
+        federated_alice.network_middleware.node_is_down(node)
+
     for node in more_nodes:
         federated_alice.remember_node(node)
     with pytest.raises(Policy.Rejected):

tests/integration/network/test_federated_actors.py

@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+"""
+This file is part of nucypher.
+
+nucypher is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by
+the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
+(at your option) any later version.
+
+nucypher is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+"""
+
+import pytest
+
+from nucypher.crypto.api import keccak_digest
+from tests.utils.middleware import MockRestMiddleware
+
+
+def test_alice_creates_policy_with_correct_hrac(idle_federated_policy):
+    """
+    Alice creates a Policy.  It has the proper HRAC, unique per her, Bob, and the label
+    """
+    alice = idle_federated_policy.alice
+    bob = idle_federated_policy.bob
+
+    assert idle_federated_policy.hrac() == keccak_digest(bytes(alice.stamp)
+                                                         + bytes(bob.stamp)
+                                                         + idle_federated_policy.label)
+
+
+def test_alice_sets_treasure_map(enacted_federated_policy, federated_ursulas):
+    """
+    Having enacted all the policies of a PolicyGroup, Alice creates a TreasureMap and ...... TODO
+    """
+    treasure_map_index = bytes.fromhex(enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map.public_id())
+    found = 0
+    for node in enacted_federated_policy.bob.matching_nodes_among(enacted_federated_policy.alice.known_nodes):
+        treasure_map_as_set_on_network = node.treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
+        assert treasure_map_as_set_on_network == enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map
+        found += 1
+    assert found
+
+
+def test_treasure_map_stored_by_ursula_is_the_correct_one_for_bob(federated_alice,
+                                                                  federated_bob,
+                                                                  federated_ursulas,
+                                                                  enacted_federated_policy):
+    """
+    The TreasureMap given by Alice to Ursula is the correct one for Bob; he can decrypt and read it.
+    """
+    enacted_federated_policy.publishing_mutex.block_until_complete()
+    treasure_map_index = bytes.fromhex(enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map.public_id())
+    treasure_map_as_set_on_network = federated_bob.matching_nodes_among(federated_ursulas)[0].treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
+
+
+    hrac_by_bob = federated_bob.construct_policy_hrac(federated_alice.stamp, enacted_federated_policy.label)
+    assert enacted_federated_policy.hrac() == hrac_by_bob
+
+    hrac, map_id_by_bob = federated_bob.construct_hrac_and_map_id(federated_alice.stamp, enacted_federated_policy.label)
+    assert map_id_by_bob == treasure_map_as_set_on_network.public_id()
+
+
+def test_bob_can_retreive_the_treasure_map_and_decrypt_it(enacted_federated_policy, federated_ursulas):
+    """
+    Above, we showed that the TreasureMap saved on the network is the correct one for Bob.  Here, we show
+    that Bob can retrieve it with only the information about which he is privy pursuant to the PolicyGroup.
+    """
+    bob = enacted_federated_policy.bob
+
+    # Of course, in the real world, Bob has sufficient information to reconstitute a PolicyGroup, gleaned, we presume,
+    # through a side-channel with Alice.
+
+    # Bob will automatically load seednodes when getting the map.
+    treasure_map_from_wire = bob.get_treasure_map(enacted_federated_policy.alice.stamp,
+                                                  enacted_federated_policy.label)
+
+    assert enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map == treasure_map_from_wire
+
+
+def test_treasure_map_is_legit(enacted_federated_policy):
+    """
+    Sure, the TreasureMap can get to Bob, but we also need to know that each Ursula in the TreasureMap is on the network.
+    """
+    for ursula_address, _node_id in enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map:
+        assert ursula_address in enacted_federated_policy.bob.known_nodes.addresses()

tests/integration/network/test_network_upgrade.py

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ from nucypher.datastore.models import PolicyArrangement
 from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
 
 
-def test_alice_enacts_policies_in_policy_group_via_rest(enacted_federated_policy):
+def test_alice_enacts_policies_in_policy_group_via_rest(enacted_federated_policy, reduced_memory_page_lmdb):
     """
     Now that Alice has made a PolicyGroup, she can enact its policies, using Ursula's Public Key to encrypt each offer
     and transmitting them via REST.
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ def test_alice_enacts_policies_in_policy_group_via_rest(enacted_federated_policy
 
 
 @pytest_twisted.inlineCallbacks
-def test_federated_nodes_connect_via_tls_and_verify(ursula_federated_test_config):
-    node = make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config, quantity=1).pop()
+def test_federated_nodes_connect_via_tls_and_verify(lonely_ursula_maker):
+    node = lonely_ursula_maker(quantity=1).pop()
     node_deployer = node.get_deployer()
 
     node_deployer.addServices()

tests/integration/network/test_node_storage.py

@@ -20,18 +20,14 @@ import pytest
 import pytest_twisted as pt
 from twisted.internet.threads import deferToThread
 
-from tests.utils.ursula import make_federated_ursulas
-
 
 @pt.inlineCallbacks
-def test_one_node_stores_a_bunch_of_others(federated_ursulas, ursula_federated_test_config):
+def test_one_node_stores_a_bunch_of_others(federated_ursulas, lonely_ursula_maker):
     the_chosen_seednode = list(federated_ursulas)[2]  # ...neo?
     seed_node = the_chosen_seednode.seed_node_metadata()
 
-    newcomer = make_federated_ursulas(
-        ursula_config=ursula_federated_test_config,
+    newcomer = lonely_ursula_maker(
         quantity=1,
-        know_each_other=False,
         save_metadata=True,
         seed_nodes=[seed_node]).pop()
 
@@ -43,7 +39,7 @@ def test_one_node_stores_a_bunch_of_others(federated_ursulas, ursula_federated_t
         newcomer.start_learning_loop()
         start = maya.now()
         # Loop until the_chosen_seednode is in storage.
-        while the_chosen_seednode not in newcomer.node_storage.all(federated_only=True):
+        while the_chosen_seednode.checksum_address not in [u.checksum_address for u in newcomer.node_storage.all(federated_only=True)]:
             passed = maya.now() - start
             if passed.seconds > 2:
                 pytest.fail("Didn't find the seed node.")

tests/integration/network/test_treasure_map_integration.py

@@ -40,8 +40,12 @@ def test_alice_sets_treasure_map(enacted_federated_policy, federated_ursulas):
     """
     enacted_federated_policy.publish_treasure_map(network_middleware=MockRestMiddleware())
     treasure_map_index = bytes.fromhex(enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map.public_id())
-    treasure_map_as_set_on_network = list(federated_ursulas)[0].treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
-    assert treasure_map_as_set_on_network == enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map
+    found = 0
+    for node in enacted_federated_policy.bob.matching_nodes_among(enacted_federated_policy.alice.known_nodes):
+        treasure_map_as_set_on_network = node.treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
+        assert treasure_map_as_set_on_network == enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map
+        found += 1
+    assert found
 
 
 def test_treasure_map_stored_by_ursula_is_the_correct_one_for_bob(federated_alice, federated_bob, federated_ursulas,
@@ -51,7 +55,7 @@ def test_treasure_map_stored_by_ursula_is_the_correct_one_for_bob(federated_alic
     """
 
     treasure_map_index = bytes.fromhex(enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map.public_id())
-    treasure_map_as_set_on_network = list(federated_ursulas)[0].treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
+    treasure_map_as_set_on_network = federated_bob.matching_nodes_among(federated_ursulas)[0].treasure_maps[treasure_map_index]
 
     hrac_by_bob = federated_bob.construct_policy_hrac(federated_alice.stamp, enacted_federated_policy.label)
     assert enacted_federated_policy.hrac() == hrac_by_bob
@@ -66,6 +70,8 @@ def test_bob_can_retreive_the_treasure_map_and_decrypt_it(enacted_federated_poli
     that Bob can retrieve it with only the information about which he is privy pursuant to the PolicyGroup.
     """
     bob = enacted_federated_policy.bob
+    _previous_domains = bob.learning_domains
+    bob.learning_domains = []  # Bob has no knowledge of the network.
 
     # Of course, in the real world, Bob has sufficient information to reconstitute a PolicyGroup, gleaned, we presume,
     # through a side-channel with Alice.
@@ -75,8 +81,10 @@ def test_bob_can_retreive_the_treasure_map_and_decrypt_it(enacted_federated_poli
         treasure_map_from_wire = bob.get_treasure_map(enacted_federated_policy.alice.stamp,
                                                       enacted_federated_policy.label)
 
-    # Bob finds out about one Ursula (in the real world, a seed node)
-    bob.remember_node(list(federated_ursulas)[0])
+
+    # Bob finds out about one Ursula (in the real world, a seed node, hardcoded based on his learning domain)
+    bob.done_seeding = False
+    bob.learning_domains = _previous_domains
 
     # ...and then learns about the rest of the network.
     bob.learn_from_teacher_node(eager=True)
@@ -93,7 +101,8 @@ def test_treasure_map_is_legit(enacted_federated_policy):
     Sure, the TreasureMap can get to Bob, but we also need to know that each Ursula in the TreasureMap is on the network.
     """
     for ursula_address, _node_id in enacted_federated_policy.treasure_map:
-        assert ursula_address in enacted_federated_policy.bob.known_nodes.addresses()
+        if ursula_address not in enacted_federated_policy.bob.known_nodes.addresses():
+            pytest.fail(f"Bob didn't know about {ursula_address}")
 
 
 def test_alice_does_not_update_with_old_ursula_info(federated_alice, federated_ursulas):

tests/mock/performance_mocks.py

@@ -17,26 +17,26 @@
 
 import tempfile
 from contextlib import contextmanager
-
-from umbral.config import default_params
-from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
-from umbral.signing import Signature
 from unittest.mock import patch
 
 from nucypher.network.server import make_rest_app
+from tests.mock.serials import good_serials
+from umbral.config import default_params
+from umbral.keys import UmbralPublicKey
+from umbral.signing import Signature
 
 mock_cert_storage = patch("nucypher.config.storages.ForgetfulNodeStorage.store_node_certificate",
                           new=lambda *args, **kwargs: "this_might_normally_be_a_filepath")
 mock_message_verification = patch('nucypher.characters.lawful.Alice.verify_from', new=lambda *args, **kwargs: None)
 
 
-def fake_keep_learning(learner, *args, **kwargs):
+def fake_keep_learning(selfish, learner=None, *args, **kwargs):
     return None
 
 
 mock_keep_learning = patch('nucypher.network.nodes.Learner.keep_learning_about_nodes', new=fake_keep_learning)
 
-mock_record_fleet_state = patch("nucypher.network.nodes.FleetStateTracker.record_fleet_state",
+mock_record_fleet_state = patch("nucypher.acumen.perception.FleetSensor.record_fleet_state",
                                 new=lambda *args, **kwargs: None)
 
 """
@@ -49,335 +49,22 @@ The problem is that, for any mock key string, there are going to be some bytes t
 The only other obvious way to have a test this fast is to hardcode 20k keypairs into the codebase (and even then, it will be far, far less performant than this).
 """
 
-serials_which_produce_bytes_which_are_not_viable_as_a_pubkey = (10001, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10007, 10013, 10014, 10018,
-                                                                10020, 10022, 10029, 10031, 10033, 10034, 10035, 10036,
-                                                                10037, 10038, 10040, 10041, 10043, 10045, 10049, 10051,
-                                                                10052, 10053, 10054, 10055, 10056, 10057, 10058, 10060,
-                                                                10064, 10065, 10068, 10069, 10070, 10071, 10074, 10077,
-                                                                10078, 10082, 10083, 10086, 10089, 10090, 10091, 10092,
-                                                                10093, 10095, 10096, 10099, 10100, 10101, 10102, 10103,
-                                                                10107, 10108, 10110, 10112, 10113, 10116, 10119, 10120,
-                                                                10122, 10124, 10125, 10128, 10130, 10131, 10134, 10140,
-                                                                10141, 10142, 10143, 10145, 10146, 10149, 10150, 10151,
-                                                                10152, 10153, 10154, 10155, 10158, 10159, 10160, 10161,
-                                                                10164, 10166, 10167, 10169, 10171, 10173, 10174, 10175,
-                                                                10180, 10184, 10187, 10190, 10191, 10193, 10197, 10198,
-                                                                10199, 10201, 10202, 10205, 10207, 10209, 10212, 10215,
-                                                                10218, 10219, 10225, 10226, 10229, 10230, 10233, 10234,
-                                                                10237, 10239, 10240, 10241, 10243, 10244, 10245, 10251,
-                                                                10252, 10253, 10260, 10262, 10263, 10264, 10266, 10267,
-                                                                10269, 10277, 10283, 10284, 10291, 10292, 10293, 10294,
-                                                                10296, 10297, 10302, 10303, 10305, 10306, 10312, 10315,
-                                                                10317, 10318, 10319, 10321, 10322, 10326, 10329, 10332,
-                                                                10340, 10344, 10345, 10348, 10349, 10351, 10352, 10353,
-                                                                10354, 10355, 10357, 10359, 10360, 10361, 10362, 10363,
-                                                                10364, 10365, 10367, 10369, 10371, 10373, 10374, 10376,
-                                                                10377, 10380, 10383, 10385, 10386, 10387, 10388, 10389,
-                                                                10392, 10393, 10394, 10395, 10396, 10399, 10400, 10403,
-                                                                10404, 10405, 10406, 10407, 10409, 10410, 10415, 10416,
-                                                                10418, 10419, 10420, 10424, 10425, 10429, 10430, 10431,
-                                                                10432, 10433, 10436, 10439, 10440, 10444, 10452, 10454,
-                                                                10456, 10458, 10463, 10467, 10468, 10470, 10471, 10472,
-                                                                10473, 10476, 10477, 10478, 10480, 10483, 10488, 10489,
-                                                                10490, 10493, 10494, 10496, 10497, 10498, 10499, 10501,
-                                                                10503, 10504, 10507, 10512, 10514, 10515, 10516, 10518,
-                                                                10522, 10523, 10524, 10526, 10527, 10529, 10531, 10533,
-                                                                10537, 10538, 10539, 10546, 10547, 10551, 10553, 10554,
-                                                                10555, 10556, 10557, 10559, 10561, 10563, 10565, 10567,
-                                                                10568, 10570, 10574, 10575, 10577, 10578, 10580, 10588,
-                                                                10590, 10592, 10593, 10596, 10598, 10599, 10601, 10602,
-                                                                10604, 10607, 10609, 10610, 10613, 10616, 10618, 10623,
-                                                                10624, 10628, 10630, 10631, 10637, 10639, 10640, 10641,
-                                                                10642, 10643, 10647, 10651, 10652, 10653, 10655, 10656,
-                                                                10657, 10660, 10661, 10662, 10664, 10666, 10668, 10671,
-                                                                10674, 10676, 10677, 10679, 10680, 10686, 10692, 10695,
-                                                                10696, 10697, 10699, 10701, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10707,
-                                                                10708, 10711, 10713, 10715, 10717, 10722, 10724, 10731,
-                                                                10732, 10733, 10734, 10736, 10739, 10740, 10741, 10742,
-                                                                10746, 10747, 10753, 10754, 10755, 10758, 10759, 10761,
-                                                                10763, 10764, 10765, 10767, 10768, 10771, 10772, 10773,
-                                                                10774, 10775, 10777, 10779, 10780, 10785, 10786, 10789,
-                                                                10792, 10793, 10798, 10802, 10803, 10806, 10807, 10808,
-                                                                10809, 10810, 10812, 10813, 10815, 10816, 10817, 10818,
-                                                                10821, 10822, 10827, 10828, 10832, 10834, 10836, 10837,
-                                                                10839, 10844, 10846, 10848, 10849, 10851, 10853, 10855,
-                                                                10858, 10859, 10860, 10861, 10862, 10863, 10864, 10865,
-                                                                10866, 10867, 10870, 10872, 10873, 10877, 10878, 10880,
-                                                                10881, 10883, 10884, 10887, 10889, 10892, 10893, 10895,
-                                                                10896, 10898, 10899, 10900, 10901, 10902, 10908, 10910,
-                                                                10915, 10916, 10920, 10921, 10922, 10923, 10924, 10926,
-                                                                10931, 10932, 10934, 10935, 10936, 10937, 10939, 10940,
-                                                                10948, 10952, 10953, 10954, 10958, 10959, 10961, 10963,
-                                                                10964, 10965, 10966, 10968, 10969, 10970, 10972, 10974,
-                                                                10975, 10976, 10977, 10978, 10979, 10981, 10982, 10983,
-                                                                10984, 10985, 10986, 10987, 10988, 10992, 10993, 10996,
-                                                                10997, 10998, 10999, 11001, 11002, 11005, 11010, 11011,
-                                                                11015, 11016, 11019, 11025, 11026, 11027, 11029, 11030,
-                                                                11034, 11035, 11039, 11041, 11043, 11046, 11050, 11054,
-                                                                11055, 11057, 11058, 11064, 11066, 11067, 11068, 11070,
-                                                                11071, 11073, 11074, 11076, 11078, 11082, 11084, 11086,
-                                                                11087, 11089, 11092, 11093, 11094, 11095, 11097, 11098,
-                                                                11100, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11108, 11111, 11114, 11115,
-                                                                11116, 11118, 11119, 11120, 11122, 11124, 11125, 11127,
-                                                                11128, 11131, 11132, 11135, 11137, 11139, 11142, 11143,
-                                                                11145, 11148, 11150, 11151, 11153, 11155, 11156, 11158,
-                                                                11160, 11164, 11165, 11167, 11169, 11171, 11176, 11179,
-                                                                11181, 11182, 11183, 11184, 11186, 11187, 11188, 11189,
-                                                                11194, 11197, 11198, 11200, 11205, 11206, 11208, 11209,
-                                                                11212, 11213, 11214, 11217, 11221, 11224, 11228, 11230,
-                                                                11238, 11239, 11241, 11242, 11243, 11245, 11249, 11250,
-                                                                11251, 11252, 11253, 11259, 11261, 11263, 11264, 11266,
-                                                                11267, 11272, 11273, 11278, 11279, 11280, 11282, 11283,
-                                                                11286, 11287, 11289, 11291, 11295, 11296, 11298, 11299,
-                                                                11304, 11307, 11308, 11309, 11310, 11312, 11319, 11321,
-                                                                11323, 11327, 11328, 11330, 11331, 11332, 11337, 11340,
-                                                                11345, 11347, 11349, 11350, 11351, 11352, 11353, 11354,
-                                                                11355, 11359, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11366,
-                                                                11368, 11369, 11371, 11374, 11377, 11380, 11382, 11383,
-                                                                11384, 11386, 11387, 11388, 11390, 11393, 11394, 11396,
-                                                                11398, 11401, 11403, 11406, 11411, 11412, 11417, 11422,
-                                                                11423, 11428, 11429, 11430, 11431, 11433, 11434, 11435,
-                                                                11442, 11444, 11449, 11451, 11453, 11456, 11457, 11458,
-                                                                11461, 11463, 11464, 11465, 11466, 11469, 11470, 11471,
-                                                                11472, 11476, 11477, 11478, 11479, 11481, 11485, 11488,
-                                                                11490, 11492, 11494, 11495, 11496, 11498, 11500, 11501,
-                                                                11502, 11503, 11505, 11509, 11510, 11513, 11514, 11515,
-                                                                11516, 11518, 11521, 11523, 11524, 11525, 11527, 11530,
-                                                                11531, 11532, 11533, 11535, 11537, 11538, 11539, 11540,
-                                                                11544, 11546, 11548, 11551, 11552, 11553, 11559, 11560,
-                                                                11562, 11564, 11568, 11569, 11575, 11576, 11577, 11579,
-                                                                11581, 11584, 11585, 11586, 11587, 11591, 11592, 11593,
-                                                                11596, 11597, 11598, 11600, 11601, 11604, 11605, 11608,
-                                                                11609, 11610, 11611, 11612, 11616, 11618, 11621, 11622,
-                                                                11623, 11624, 11628, 11633, 11634, 11637, 11638, 11641,
-                                                                11642, 11644, 11645, 11646, 11650, 11655, 11658, 11661,
-                                                                11664, 11665, 11666, 11668, 11670, 11671, 11672, 11673,
-                                                                11674, 11675, 11679, 11681, 11684, 11685, 11687, 11688,
-                                                                11689, 11690, 11691, 11692, 11695, 11696, 11697, 11698,
-                                                                11699, 11700, 11701, 11702, 11706, 11709, 11710, 11712,
-                                                                11716, 11718, 11719, 11724, 11726, 11732, 11733, 11736,
-                                                                11737, 11738, 11742, 11744, 11745, 11746, 11747, 11748,
-                                                                11749, 11750, 11751, 11756, 11757, 11759, 11763, 11764,
-                                                                11768, 11771, 11772, 11773, 11775, 11778, 11779, 11780,
-                                                                11782, 11784, 11785, 11786, 11787, 11788, 11789, 11790,
-                                                                11791, 11794, 11798, 11800, 11802, 11804, 11811, 11815,
-                                                                11818, 11821, 11824, 11829, 11831, 11833, 11834, 11837,
-                                                                11839, 11840, 11846, 11847, 11848, 11849, 11851, 11852,
-                                                                11853, 11860, 11863, 11865, 11866, 11867, 11868, 11869,
-                                                                11870, 11873, 11877, 11878, 11881, 11883, 11885, 11886,
-                                                                11888, 11889, 11893, 11894, 11895, 11896, 11899, 11902,
-                                                                11905, 11906, 11909, 11910, 11912, 11913, 11916, 11919,
-                                                                11920, 11924, 11925, 11927, 11931, 11933, 11934, 11936,
-                                                                11937, 11938, 11943, 11947, 11948, 11953, 11954, 11955,
-                                                                11956, 11959, 11960, 11963, 11969, 11970, 11972, 11973,
-                                                                11975, 11980, 11981, 11983, 11985, 11991, 11992, 11996,
-                                                                11999, 12002, 12003, 12004, 12007, 12008, 12009, 12010,
-                                                                12011, 12012, 12013, 12014, 12016, 12017, 12018, 12020,
-                                                                12022, 12026, 12028, 12029, 12030, 12031, 12034, 12036,
-                                                                12043, 12045, 12047, 12050, 12051, 12053, 12054, 12056,
-                                                                12057, 12058, 12060, 12061, 12063, 12065, 12067, 12069,
-                                                                12070, 12071, 12074, 12075, 12076, 12077, 12079, 12080,
-                                                                12082, 12083, 12084, 12086, 12087, 12089, 12090, 12091,
-                                                                12092, 12093, 12094, 12095, 12096, 12097, 12098, 12099,
-                                                                12102, 12103, 12104, 12111, 12113, 12114, 12116, 12122,
-                                                                12123, 12124, 12125, 12126, 12127, 12128, 12129, 12130,
-                                                                12132, 12135, 12136, 12137, 12138, 12139, 12140, 12141,
-                                                                12145, 12147, 12148, 12151, 12152, 12153, 12155, 12156,
-                                                                12157, 12159, 12164, 12167, 12170, 12171, 12173, 12174,
-                                                                12176, 12178, 12179, 12181, 12182, 12183, 12185, 12190,
-                                                                12193, 12194, 12195, 12198, 12200, 12201, 12202, 12204,
-                                                                12205, 12208, 12211, 12212, 12214, 12215, 12218, 12219,
-                                                                12221, 12222, 12223, 12226, 12227, 12229, 12230, 12232,
-                                                                12233, 12238, 12244, 12245, 12246, 12249, 12254, 12255,
-                                                                12257, 12258, 12262, 12263, 12264, 12265, 12266, 12272,
-                                                                12273, 12274, 12276, 12277, 12278, 12280, 12281, 12283,
-                                                                12284, 12286, 12288, 12293, 12294, 12297, 12299, 12300,
-                                                                12301, 12302, 12303, 12304, 12308, 12309, 12310, 12313,
-                                                                12314, 12315, 12316, 12317, 12320, 12321, 12323, 12324,
-                                                                12328, 12330, 12331, 12333, 12334, 12335, 12338, 12339,
-                                                                12340, 12346, 12350, 12354, 12357, 12360, 12361, 12362,
-                                                                12363, 12365, 12368, 12369, 12375, 12376, 12378, 12382,
-                                                                12385, 12386, 12388, 12389, 12396, 12398, 12403, 12404,
-                                                                12408, 12409, 12411, 12413, 12420, 12421, 12422, 12424,
-                                                                12426, 12427, 12429, 12431, 12432, 12435, 12436, 12437,
-                                                                12438, 12442, 12443, 12445, 12446, 12447, 12448, 12455,
-                                                                12457, 12458, 12460, 12463, 12464, 12466, 12467, 12468,
-                                                                12469, 12470, 12472, 12473, 12474, 12475, 12476, 12480,
-                                                                12481, 12484, 12485, 12486, 12487, 12489, 12490, 12491,
-                                                                12492, 12496, 12497, 12499, 12502, 12504, 12505, 12507,
-                                                                12508, 12509, 12514, 12515, 12516, 12518, 12520, 12521,
-                                                                12523, 12540, 12544, 12546, 12548, 12549, 12553, 12555,
-                                                                12556, 12558, 12559, 12560, 12563, 12564, 12566, 12568,
-                                                                12569, 12572, 12574, 12575, 12576, 12577, 12579, 12580,
-                                                                12581, 12582, 12585, 12586, 12587, 12589, 12590, 12591,
-                                                                12593, 12597, 12599, 12601, 12602, 12604, 12605, 12607,
-                                                                12608, 12609, 12610, 12613, 12615, 12616, 12617, 12620,
-                                                                12623, 12624, 12631, 12632, 12633, 12634, 12635, 12636,
-                                                                12637, 12638, 12639, 12640, 12644, 12648, 12650, 12651,
-                                                                12652, 12657, 12658, 12659, 12663, 12665, 12666, 12667,
-                                                                12668, 12669, 12672, 12676, 12679, 12680, 12681, 12682,
-                                                                12683, 12684, 12685, 12687, 12688, 12690, 12691, 12693,
-                                                                12694, 12697, 12699, 12702, 12703, 12705, 12708, 12709,
-                                                                12710, 12712, 12714, 12715, 12716, 12721, 12728, 12730,
-                                                                12731, 12732, 12735, 12738, 12739, 12742, 12746, 12748,
-                                                                12750, 12753, 12755, 12757, 12758, 12764, 12765, 12774,
-                                                                12776, 12778, 12779, 12781, 12785, 12786, 12787, 12788,
-                                                                12791, 12799, 12800, 12802, 12804, 12805, 12808, 12813,
-                                                                12816, 12817, 12818, 12819, 12820, 12824, 12825, 12827,
-                                                                12828, 12830, 12831, 12832, 12833, 12836, 12838, 12839,
-                                                                12840, 12841, 12843, 12844, 12847, 12848, 12850, 12851,
-                                                                12853, 12855, 12857, 12858, 12860, 12862, 12864, 12865,
-                                                                12866, 12867, 12868, 12870, 12875, 12876, 12877, 12878,
-                                                                12879, 12881, 12882, 12883, 12889, 12890, 12891, 12892,
-                                                                12893, 12898, 12902, 12904, 12905, 12908, 12909, 12910,
-                                                                12911, 12916, 12917, 12918, 12919, 12920, 12922, 12923,
-                                                                12925, 12926, 12927, 12928, 12931, 12934, 12935, 12938,
-                                                                12942, 12943, 12944, 12945, 12951, 12952, 12953, 12954,
-                                                                12955, 12956, 12957, 12958, 12960, 12961, 12962, 12963,
-                                                                12965, 12966, 12969, 12970, 12971, 12976, 12977, 12980,
-                                                                12982, 12983, 12984, 12985, 12991, 12992, 12994, 12996,
-                                                                13003, 13004, 13005, 13006, 13007, 13010, 13011, 13013,
-                                                                13015, 13016, 13018, 13021, 13022, 13025, 13028, 13030,
-                                                                13031, 13033, 13034, 13036, 13038, 13039, 13041, 13045,
-                                                                13046, 13049, 13051, 13052, 13054, 13055, 13057, 13058,
-                                                                13059, 13061, 13062, 13063, 13067, 13071, 13072, 13078,
-                                                                13081, 13082, 13084, 13087, 13090, 13091, 13093, 13095,
-                                                                13096, 13098, 13099, 13100, 13101, 13102, 13103, 13105,
-                                                                13106, 13108, 13109, 13112, 13114, 13115, 13116, 13118,
-                                                                13120, 13121, 13123, 13124, 13125, 13126, 13129, 13130,
-                                                                13131, 13132, 13133, 13134, 13136, 13137, 13138, 13139,
-                                                                13141, 13144, 13145, 13146, 13148, 13149, 13151, 13152,
-                                                                13153, 13154, 13155, 13156, 13157, 13158, 13160, 13161,
-                                                                13164, 13165, 13166, 13167, 13168, 13172, 13173, 13177,
-                                                                13178, 13179, 13180, 13182, 13184, 13185, 13190, 13194,
-                                                                13195, 13199, 13200, 13201, 13203, 13205, 13206, 13212,
-                                                                13214, 13216, 13217, 13218, 13219, 13220, 13221, 13225,
-                                                                13226, 13227, 13241, 13242, 13243, 13244, 13245, 13247,
-                                                                13253, 13256, 13257, 13258, 13259, 13261, 13262, 13263,
-                                                                13265, 13267, 13269, 13271, 13272, 13274, 13276, 13277,
-                                                                13279, 13280, 13282, 13284, 13285, 13286, 13287, 13290,
-                                                                13293, 13294, 13296, 13298, 13302, 13305, 13308, 13309,
-                                                                13310, 13311, 13317, 13318, 13320, 13322, 13323, 13325,
-                                                                13327, 13329, 13330, 13333, 13338, 13339, 13340, 13342,
-                                                                13345, 13346, 13347, 13350, 13353, 13355, 13357, 13358,
-                                                                13359, 13364, 13365, 13366, 13368, 13372, 13374, 13376,
-                                                                13379, 13380, 13383, 13384, 13386, 13388, 13389, 13390,
-                                                                13392, 13393, 13394, 13395, 13396, 13398, 13399, 13402,
-                                                                13403, 13405, 13406, 13408, 13410, 13412, 13414, 13416,
-                                                                13417, 13419, 13421, 13422, 13423, 13425, 13428, 13432,
-                                                                13434, 13435, 13437, 13438, 13439, 13440, 13442, 13443,
-                                                                13444, 13445, 13452, 13453, 13454, 13455, 13457, 13458,
-                                                                13459, 13462, 13464, 13465, 13470, 13474, 13477, 13479,
-                                                                13482, 13484, 13486, 13488, 13489, 13491, 13492, 13497,
-                                                                13499, 13501, 13502, 13503, 13505, 13506, 13507, 13510,
-                                                                13511, 13514, 13517, 13521, 13522, 13524, 13525, 13527,
-                                                                13529, 13531, 13533, 13534, 13535, 13539, 13540, 13544,
-                                                                13546, 13547, 13552, 13553, 13554, 13562, 13565, 13570,
-                                                                13575, 13576, 13577, 13578, 13581, 13582, 13583, 13585,
-                                                                13587, 13589, 13591, 13592, 13593, 13597, 13598, 13600,
-                                                                13601, 13602, 13603, 13605, 13607, 13609, 13610, 13617,
-                                                                13619, 13620, 13624, 13625, 13631, 13634, 13637, 13640,
-                                                                13641, 13643, 13644, 13645, 13648, 13653, 13656, 13658,
-                                                                13659, 13661, 13662, 13669, 13670, 13671, 13672, 13674,
-                                                                13676, 13681, 13684, 13686, 13687, 13690, 13691, 13697,
-                                                                13698, 13700, 13702, 13704, 13708, 13710, 13711, 13713,
-                                                                13715, 13719, 13722, 13723, 13724, 13725, 13732, 13733,
-                                                                13734, 13735, 13741, 13742, 13744, 13746, 13747, 13748,
-                                                                13754, 13755, 13757, 13759, 13762, 13766, 13770, 13771,
-                                                                13772, 13774, 13778, 13780, 13781, 13783, 13784, 13785,
-                                                                13789, 13790, 13792, 13793, 13794, 13795, 13796, 13799,
-                                                                13801, 13803, 13804, 13806, 13808, 13810, 13811, 13817,
-                                                                13819, 13820, 13826, 13828, 13834, 13835, 13837, 13838,
-                                                                13839, 13841, 13842, 13844, 13845, 13846, 13854, 13855,
-                                                                13860, 13861, 13863, 13864, 13867, 13868, 13869, 13870,
-                                                                13872, 13876, 13879, 13881, 13884, 13888, 13890, 13895,
-                                                                13896, 13897, 13899, 13901, 13903, 13905, 13906, 13907,
-                                                                13913, 13915, 13918, 13920, 13921, 13923, 13924, 13929,
-                                                                13930, 13931, 13935, 13937, 13938, 13939, 13942, 13946,
-                                                                13948, 13949, 13950, 13951, 13953, 13959, 13961, 13962,
-                                                                13963, 13965, 13968, 13969, 13978, 13980, 13982, 13990,
-                                                                13991, 13992, 13994, 13995, 13996, 13998, 13999, 14000,
-                                                                14005, 14008, 14010, 14012, 14015, 14016, 14018, 14019,
-                                                                14025, 14027, 14028, 14031, 14032, 14034, 14035, 14036,
-                                                                14038, 14039, 14040, 14041, 14044, 14045, 14047, 14048,
-                                                                14049, 14050, 14051, 14052, 14055, 14056, 14058, 14063,
-                                                                14064, 14066, 14068, 14070, 14071, 14072, 14073, 14074,
-                                                                14078, 14083, 14084, 14085, 14089, 14090, 14091, 14093,
-                                                                14094, 14096, 14097, 14098, 14099, 14100, 14101, 14102,
-                                                                14106, 14109, 14110, 14111, 14119, 14120, 14121, 14122,
-                                                                14123, 14124, 14125, 14126, 14128, 14130, 14132, 14133,
-                                                                14134, 14136, 14137, 14138, 14140, 14143, 14144, 14146,
-                                                                14147, 14148, 14151, 14152, 14157, 14167, 14168, 14169,
-                                                                14171, 14173, 14177, 14179, 14181, 14184, 14185, 14188,
-                                                                14189, 14190, 14191, 14197, 14200, 14201, 14203, 14206,
-                                                                14208, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14216, 14218, 14220, 14222,
-                                                                14227, 14228, 14229, 14230, 14231, 14232, 14233, 14234,
-                                                                14235, 14237, 14239, 14243, 14245, 14247, 14248, 14252,
-                                                                14258, 14261, 14264, 14265, 14266, 14267, 14268, 14269,
-                                                                14271, 14275, 14277, 14278, 14280, 14281, 14282, 14283,
-                                                                14284, 14285, 14286, 14289, 14290, 14292, 14293, 14294,
-                                                                14296, 14297, 14302, 14307, 14309, 14310, 14311, 14314,
-                                                                14316, 14317, 14318, 14326, 14331, 14332, 14334, 14338,
-                                                                14341, 14343, 14346, 14348, 14349, 14350, 14352, 14353,
-                                                                14354, 14356, 14359, 14361, 14362, 14365, 14367, 14369,
-                                                                14370, 14371, 14373, 14376, 14377, 14382, 14384, 14386,
-                                                                14387, 14388, 14391, 14392, 14393, 14394, 14396, 14399,
-                                                                14400, 14401, 14403, 14404, 14405, 14407, 14409, 14410,
-                                                                14411, 14412, 14414, 14415, 14416, 14419, 14420, 14423,
-                                                                14424, 14426, 14427, 14429, 14431, 14433, 14434, 14436,
-                                                                14437, 14439, 14440, 14441, 14442, 14443, 14444, 14446,
-                                                                14449, 14455, 14457, 14458, 14460, 14461, 14464, 14468,
-                                                                14469, 14470, 14471, 14475, 14476, 14480, 14482, 14483,
-                                                                14485, 14486, 14488, 14492, 14495, 14496, 14497, 14498,
-                                                                14499, 14501, 14502, 14504, 14505, 14506, 14509, 14510,
-                                                                14511, 14514, 14516, 14517, 14518, 14519, 14521, 14526,
-                                                                14529, 14530, 14534, 14535, 14537, 14538, 14539, 14541,
-                                                                14543, 14544, 14545, 14546, 14551, 14552, 14555, 14558,
-                                                                14562, 14563, 14564, 14568, 14569, 14571, 14572, 14573,
-                                                                14575, 14578, 14579, 14580, 14581, 14584, 14586, 14590,
-                                                                14591, 14593, 14594, 14595, 14596, 14597, 14598, 14599,
-                                                                14600, 14603, 14606, 14609, 14611, 14613, 14617, 14619,
-                                                                14620, 14622, 14624, 14627, 14629, 14631, 14633, 14634,
-                                                                14635, 14637, 14640, 14644, 14645, 14647, 14648, 14652,
-                                                                14654, 14656, 14658, 14659, 14661, 14666, 14668, 14669,
-                                                                14671, 14673, 14677, 14680, 14681, 14682, 14686, 14688,
-                                                                14689, 14693, 14695, 14698, 14700, 14701, 14703, 14709,
-                                                                14711, 14714, 14715, 14716, 14717, 14718, 14719, 14722,
-                                                                14723, 14725, 14727, 14730, 14731, 14732, 14733, 14734,
-                                                                14735, 14736, 14739, 14741, 14743, 14750, 14753, 14754,
-                                                                14755, 14759, 14760, 14761, 14767, 14770, 14771, 14772,
-                                                                14773, 14777, 14781, 14782, 14783, 14788, 14789, 14790,
-                                                                14791, 14792, 14795, 14799, 14800, 14807, 14809, 14810,
-                                                                14813, 14814, 14817, 14819, 14820, 14822, 14823, 14824,
-                                                                14825, 14827, 14828, 14829, 14830, 14832, 14834, 14835,
-                                                                14837, 14838, 14840, 14841, 14843, 14844, 14845, 14848,
-                                                                14849, 14850, 14852, 14853, 14854, 14856, 14857, 14861,
-                                                                14864, 14867, 14868, 14872, 14873, 14874, 14881, 14884,
-                                                                14885, 14886, 14887, 14888, 14889, 14890, 14891, 14898,
-                                                                14899, 14900, 14905, 14906, 14910, 14912, 14915, 14916,
-                                                                14918, 14919, 14921, 14922, 14923, 14924, 14925, 14926,
-                                                                14929, 14931, 14932, 14933, 14934, 14935, 14937, 14939,
-                                                                14941, 14942, 14943, 14947, 14949, 14950, 14958, 14959,
-                                                                14960, 14964, 14967, 14968, 14969, 14970, 14972, 14973,
-                                                                14974, 14975, 14978, 14983, 14984, 14985, 14986, 14989,
-                                                                14991, 14992, 14994, 14997, 14999, 15000, 15002)
-
 
 class NotAPublicKey:
+    _serial_bytes_length = 5
     _serial = 10000
 
     _umbral_pubkey_from_bytes = UmbralPublicKey.from_bytes
 
-    @classmethod
-    def tick(cls):
-        cls._serial += 1
-        while cls._serial in serials_which_produce_bytes_which_are_not_viable_as_a_pubkey:
-            cls._serial += 1
+    def _tick():
+        for serial in good_serials:
+            yield serial
+    tick = _tick()
 
     def __init__(self, serial=None):
         if serial is None:
-            self.tick()
-            self.serial = str(self._serial).encode()
+            serial_int = next(self.tick)
+            self.serial = serial_int.to_bytes(self._serial_bytes_length, byteorder="big")
         else:
             self.serial = serial
 
@@ -386,12 +73,16 @@ class NotAPublicKey:
 
     @classmethod
     def reset(cls):
-        cls._serial = 10000
+        cls.tick = cls._tick()
 
     @classmethod
     def from_bytes(cls, some_bytes):
         return cls(serial=some_bytes[-5:])
 
+    @classmethod
+    def from_int(cls, serial):
+        return cls(serial.to_bytes(cls._serial_bytes_length, byteorder="big"))
+
     def to_bytes(self, *args, **kwargs):
         return b"this is not a public key... but it is 64 bytes.. so, ya know" + self.serial
 
@@ -400,6 +91,10 @@ class NotAPublicKey:
         self.__dict__ = _umbral_pubkey.__dict__
         self.__class__ = _umbral_pubkey.__class__
 
+    def to_cryptography_pubkey(self):
+        self.i_want_to_be_a_real_boy()
+        return self.to_cryptography_pubkey()
+
     @property
     def params(self):
         # Holy heck, metamock hacking.
@@ -551,5 +246,21 @@ def mock_pubkey_from_bytes(*args, **kwargs):
         yield
     NotAPublicKey.reset()
 
+
 mock_stamp_call = patch('nucypher.crypto.signing.SignatureStamp.__call__', new=NotAPrivateKey.stamp)
 mock_signature_bytes = patch('umbral.signing.Signature.__bytes__', new=NotAPrivateKey.signature_bytes)
+
+
+def _determine_good_serials(start, end):
+    '''
+    Figure out which serials are good to use in mocks because they won't result in non-viable public keys.
+    '''
+    good_serials = []
+    for i in range(start, end):
+        try:
+            NotAPublicKey.from_int(i).i_want_to_be_a_real_boy()
+        except Exception as e:
+            continue
+        else:
+            good_serials.append(i)
+    return good_serials

tests/unit/test_character_sign_and_verify.py

@@ -27,8 +27,6 @@ from nucypher.crypto.powers import (CryptoPower, NoSigningPower, SigningPower)
 """
 Chapter 1: SIGNING
 """
-
-
 def test_actor_without_signing_power_cannot_sign():
     """
     We can create a Character with no real CryptoPower to speak of.
@@ -108,6 +106,7 @@ def test_anybody_can_verify():
 
     cleartext = somebody.verify_from(hearsay_alice, message, signature, decrypt=False)
     assert cleartext is constants.NO_DECRYPTION_PERFORMED
+    alice.disenchant()
 
 
 """

tests/utils/controllers.py

@@ -16,13 +16,33 @@
 """
 
 import json
-
 from io import StringIO
 from typing import Union
 
 import nucypher
 
 
+def get_fields(interface, method_name):
+    spec = getattr(interface, method_name)._schema
+    input_fields = [k for k, f in spec.load_fields.items() if f.required]
+    optional_fields = [k for k, f in spec.load_fields.items() if not f.required]
+    required_output_fileds = list(spec.dump_fields.keys())
+
+    return (
+        input_fields,
+        optional_fields,
+        required_output_fileds
+    )
+
+
+def validate_json_rpc_response_data(response, method_name, interface):
+    required_output_fields = get_fields(interface, method_name)[-1]
+    assert 'jsonrpc' in response.data
+    for output_field in required_output_fields:
+        assert output_field in response.content
+    return True
+
+
 class TestRPCResponse:
     """A mock RPC response object"""
 

tests/utils/middleware.py

@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
 You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 along with nucypher.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
-
+import time
+import random
 
 import requests
 import socket
@@ -23,10 +24,15 @@ from constant_sorrow.constants import CERTIFICATE_NOT_SAVED
 from flask import Response
 
 from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
+from nucypher.config.constants import TEMPORARY_DOMAIN
 from nucypher.network.middleware import NucypherMiddlewareClient, RestMiddleware
 from tests.utils.ursula import MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE
 
 
+class BadTestUrsulas(RuntimeError):
+    crash_right_now = True
+
+
 class _TestMiddlewareClient(NucypherMiddlewareClient):
     timeout = None
 
@@ -51,13 +57,14 @@ class _TestMiddlewareClient(NucypherMiddlewareClient):
         return mock_client
 
     def _get_ursula_by_port(self, port):
+        mkuc = MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE
         try:
-            return MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[port]
+            return mkuc[port]
         except KeyError:
-            raise RuntimeError(
+             raise BadTestUrsulas(
                 "Can't find an Ursula with port {} - did you spin up the right test ursulas?".format(port))
 
-    def parse_node_or_host_and_port(self, node, host, port):
+    def parse_node_or_host_and_port(self, node=None, host=None, port=None):
         if node:
             if any((host, port)):
                 raise ValueError("Don't pass host and port if you are passing the node.")
@@ -89,6 +96,16 @@ class MockRestMiddleware(RestMiddleware):
     class NotEnoughMockUrsulas(Ursula.NotEnoughUrsulas):
         pass
 
+    class TEACHER_NODES:
+
+        @classmethod
+        def get(_cls, item, _default):
+            if item is TEMPORARY_DOMAIN:
+                nodes = tuple(u.rest_url() for u in MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE.values())[0:2]
+            else:
+                nodes = tuple()
+            return nodes
+
     def get_certificate(self, host, port, timeout=3, retry_attempts: int = 3, retry_rate: int = 2,
                         current_attempt: int = 0):
         ursula = self.client._get_ursula_by_port(port)
@@ -112,6 +129,17 @@ class MockRestMiddlewareForLargeFleetTests(MockRestMiddleware):
         return r
 
 
+class SluggishLargeFleetMiddleware(MockRestMiddlewareForLargeFleetTests):
+    """
+    Similar to above, but with added delay to simulate network latency.
+    """
+    def put_treasure_map_on_node(self, node, *args, **kwargs):
+        time.sleep(random.randrange(5, 15) / 100)
+        result = super().put_treasure_map_on_node(node=node, *args, **kwargs)
+        time.sleep(random.randrange(5, 15) / 100)
+        return result
+
+
 class _MiddlewareClientWithConnectionProblems(_TestMiddlewareClient):
 
     def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):

tests/utils/policy.py

@@ -54,9 +54,9 @@ class MockPolicy(Policy):
                                           hrac=self.hrac(),
                                           expiration=expiration)
 
-            self.consider_arrangement(network_middleware=network_middleware,
-                                      ursula=ursula,
-                                      arrangement=arrangement)
+            self.propose_arrangement(network_middleware=network_middleware,
+                                     ursula=ursula,
+                                     arrangement=arrangement)
 
 # TODO: Remove. Seems unused
 class MockPolicyCreation:

tests/utils/ursula.py

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ from nucypher.blockchain.eth.actors import Staker
 from nucypher.blockchain.eth.interfaces import BlockchainInterface
 from nucypher.characters.lawful import Ursula
 from nucypher.config.characters import UrsulaConfiguration
+from nucypher.crypto.powers import TransactingPower
 from tests.constants import (
     MOCK_URSULA_DB_FILEPATH,
     NUMBER_OF_URSULAS_IN_DEVELOPMENT_NETWORK
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@ def select_test_port() -> int:
         open_socket.bind(('localhost', 0))
         port = open_socket.getsockname()[1]
 
-        if port == UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_REST_PORT:
+        if port == UrsulaConfiguration.DEFAULT_REST_PORT or port > 64000:
             return select_test_port()
 
         open_socket.setsockopt(socket.SOL_SOCKET, socket.SO_REUSEADDR, 1)
@@ -64,6 +65,7 @@ def make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config: UrsulaConfiguration,
         starting_port = max(MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE.keys()) + 1
 
     federated_ursulas = set()
+
     for port in range(starting_port, starting_port+quantity):
 
         ursula = ursula_config.produce(rest_port=port + 100,
@@ -73,7 +75,6 @@ def make_federated_ursulas(ursula_config: UrsulaConfiguration,
         federated_ursulas.add(ursula)
 
         # Store this Ursula in our global testing cache.
-
         port = ursula.rest_interface.port
         MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE[port] = ursula
 
@@ -107,7 +108,10 @@ def make_decentralized_ursulas(ursula_config: UrsulaConfiguration,
                                        rest_port=port + 100,
                                        **ursula_overrides)
         if commit_to_next_period:
-            ursula.transacting_power.activate()
+            # TODO: Is _crypto_power trying to be public?  Or is there a way to expose *something* public about TransactingPower?
+            # Do we need to revisit the concept of "public material"?  Or does this rightly belong as a method?
+            tx_power = ursula._crypto_power.power_ups(TransactingPower)
+            tx_power.activate()
             ursula.commit_to_next_period()
 
         ursulas.append(ursula)
@@ -160,4 +164,4 @@ def start_pytest_ursula_services(ursula: Ursula) -> Certificate:
 
 
 MOCK_KNOWN_URSULAS_CACHE = dict()
-MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT = select_test_port()
+MOCK_URSULA_STARTING_PORT = 51000  # select_test_port()