If you are already connected to a high-quality ED2K server, you don't even need a file.
: Uses a Nodes List ( nodes.dat ) to find other individual users (nodes) directly. kad server list hot
To manually update your Kad connectivity, you can download a verified nodes.dat file from trusted community sources. If you are already connected to a high-quality
Because Kad is decentralized, it needs a "bootstrap" to get started. This means you need a few known "hot" (active) IP addresses to enter the network. 1. Download a Fresh nodes.dat kad server list hot
: A long-standing source for secure and active node lists.