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Replaced legacy `*.orly` module imports with `next.orly.dev/pkg` paths across the codebase for consistency. Removed legacy `go.mod` files from sub-packages, consolidating dependency management. Added Dockerfiles and configurations for benchmarking environments.
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# Nostr Relay Benchmark Suite
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A comprehensive benchmarking system for testing and comparing the performance of multiple Nostr relay implementations, including:
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- **next.orly.dev** (this repository) - BadgerDB-based relay
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- **Khatru** - SQLite and Badger variants
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- **Relayer** - Basic example implementation
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- **Strfry** - C++ LMDB-based relay
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- **nostr-rs-relay** - Rust-based relay with SQLite
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## Features
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### Benchmark Tests
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1. **Peak Throughput Test**
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- Tests maximum event ingestion rate
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- Concurrent workers pushing events as fast as possible
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- Measures events/second, latency distribution, success rate
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2. **Burst Pattern Test**
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- Simulates real-world traffic patterns
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- Alternating high-activity bursts and quiet periods
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- Tests relay behavior under varying loads
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3. **Mixed Read/Write Test**
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- Concurrent read and write operations
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- Tests query performance while events are being ingested
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- Measures combined throughput and latency
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### Performance Metrics
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- **Throughput**: Events processed per second
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- **Latency**: Average, P95, and P99 response times
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- **Success Rate**: Percentage of successful operations
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- **Memory Usage**: Peak memory consumption during tests
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- **Error Analysis**: Detailed error reporting and categorization
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### Reporting
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- Individual relay reports with detailed metrics
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- Aggregate comparison report across all relays
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- Comparison tables for easy performance analysis
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- Timestamped results for tracking improvements over time
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## Quick Start
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### 1. Setup External Relays
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Run the setup script to download and configure all external relay repositories:
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```bash
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cd cmd/benchmark
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./setup-external-relays.sh
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```
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This will:
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- Clone all external relay repositories
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- Create Docker configurations for each relay
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- Set up configuration files
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- Create data and report directories
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### 2. Run Benchmarks
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Start all relays and run the benchmark suite:
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```bash
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docker compose up --build
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```
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The system will:
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- Build and start all relay containers
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- Wait for all relays to become healthy
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- Run benchmarks against each relay sequentially
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- Generate individual and aggregate reports
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### 3. View Results
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Results are stored in the `reports/` directory with timestamps:
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```bash
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# View the aggregate report
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cat reports/run_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS/aggregate_report.txt
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# View individual relay results
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ls reports/run_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS/
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```
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## Architecture
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### Docker Compose Services
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| Service | Port | Description |
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| next-orly | 8001 | This repository's BadgerDB relay |
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| khatru-sqlite | 8002 | Khatru with SQLite backend |
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| khatru-badger | 8003 | Khatru with Badger backend |
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| relayer-basic | 8004 | Basic relayer example |
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| strfry | 8005 | Strfry C++ LMDB relay |
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| nostr-rs-relay | 8006 | Rust SQLite relay |
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| benchmark-runner | - | Orchestrates tests and aggregates results |
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### File Structure
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cmd/benchmark/
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├── main.go # Benchmark tool implementation
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├── docker-compose.yml # Service orchestration
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├── setup-external-relays.sh # Repository setup script
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├── benchmark-runner.sh # Test orchestration script
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├── Dockerfile.next-orly # This repo's relay container
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├── Dockerfile.benchmark # Benchmark runner container
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├── Dockerfile.khatru-sqlite # Khatru SQLite variant
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├── Dockerfile.khatru-badger # Khatru Badger variant
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├── Dockerfile.relayer-basic # Relayer basic example
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├── Dockerfile.strfry # Strfry relay
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├── Dockerfile.nostr-rs-relay # Rust relay
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├── configs/
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│ ├── strfry.conf # Strfry configuration
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│ └── config.toml # nostr-rs-relay configuration
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├── external/ # External relay repositories
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├── data/ # Persistent data for each relay
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└── reports/ # Benchmark results
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```
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## Configuration
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### Environment Variables
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The benchmark can be configured via environment variables in `docker-compose.yml`:
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```yaml
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environment:
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- BENCHMARK_EVENTS=10000 # Number of events per test
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- BENCHMARK_WORKERS=8 # Concurrent workers
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- BENCHMARK_DURATION=60s # Test duration
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- BENCHMARK_TARGETS=... # Relay endpoints to test
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```
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### Custom Configuration
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1. **Modify test parameters**: Edit environment variables in `docker-compose.yml`
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2. **Add new relays**:
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- Add service to `docker-compose.yml`
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- Create appropriate Dockerfile
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- Update `BENCHMARK_TARGETS` environment variable
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3. **Adjust relay configs**: Edit files in `configs/` directory
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## Manual Usage
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### Run Individual Relay
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```bash
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# Build and run a specific relay
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docker-compose up next-orly
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# Run benchmark against specific endpoint
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./benchmark -datadir=/tmp/test -events=1000 -workers=4
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```
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### Run Benchmark Tool Directly
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```bash
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# Build the benchmark tool
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go build -o benchmark main.go
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# Run with custom parameters
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./benchmark \
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-datadir=/tmp/benchmark_db \
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-events=5000 \
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-workers=4 \
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-duration=30s
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```
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## Benchmark Results Interpretation
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### Peak Throughput Test
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- **High events/sec**: Good write performance
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- **Low latency**: Efficient event processing
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- **High success rate**: Stable under load
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### Burst Pattern Test
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- **Consistent performance**: Good handling of variable loads
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- **Low P95/P99 latency**: Predictable response times
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- **No errors during bursts**: Robust queuing/buffering
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### Mixed Read/Write Test
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- **Balanced throughput**: Good concurrent operation handling
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- **Low read latency**: Efficient query processing
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- **Stable write performance**: Queries don't significantly impact writes
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## Development
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### Adding New Tests
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1. Extend the `Benchmark` struct in `main.go`
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2. Add new test method following existing patterns
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3. Update `main()` function to call new test
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4. Update result aggregation in `benchmark-runner.sh`
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### Modifying Relay Configurations
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Each relay's Dockerfile and configuration can be customized:
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- **Resource limits**: Adjust memory/CPU limits in docker-compose.yml
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- **Database settings**: Modify configuration files in `configs/`
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- **Network settings**: Update port mappings and health checks
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### Debugging
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```bash
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# View logs for specific relay
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docker-compose logs next-orly
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# Run benchmark with debug output
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docker-compose up --build benchmark-runner
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# Check individual container health
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docker-compose ps
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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1. **Relay fails to start**: Check logs with `docker-compose logs <service>`
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2. **Connection refused**: Ensure relay health checks are passing
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3. **Build failures**: Verify external repositories were cloned correctly
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4. **Permission errors**: Ensure setup script is executable
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### Performance Issues
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- **Low throughput**: Check resource limits and concurrent worker count
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- **High memory usage**: Monitor container resource consumption
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- **Network bottlenecks**: Test on different host configurations
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### Reset Environment
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```bash
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# Clean up everything
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docker-compose down -v
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docker system prune -f
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rm -rf external/ data/ reports/
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# Start fresh
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./setup-external-relays.sh
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docker-compose up --build
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```
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## Contributing
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To add support for new relay implementations:
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1. Create appropriate Dockerfile following existing patterns
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2. Add service definition to `docker-compose.yml`
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3. Update `BENCHMARK_TARGETS` environment variable
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4. Test the new relay integration
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5. Update documentation
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## License
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This benchmark suite is part of the next.orly.dev project and follows the same licensing terms. |