What do high handshake failure rates reveal about Kaspa's network?

High handshake failure rates concentrated in a specific geographic region can flag either local connectivity problems or a deliberate attempt to split the network. A handshake is the initial exchange two Kaspa nodes must complete before they can communicate; when it fails repeatedly, something is blocking that conversation. If those failures cluster around one region, two explanations are possible: internet infrastructure in that area may be disrupted, or someone may be attempting network partitioning — a tactic where an attacker tries to cut off one part of the network from the rest so it stops seeing the same transaction history. This matters because Kaspa's metrics system surfaces these geographic patterns early, giving node operators and researchers a window into potential attacks before they can cause wider harm.