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New polling logic for Tor. #250

Poll for outgoing connections each time the network is enabled, then disable polling once our hidden service descriptor has been published. If our contacts do the same, any contacts that are offline when we poll will connect to us when they come online.

This should reduce bandwidth and battery usage. The idea comes from Ricochet:

https://github.com/ricochet-im/ricochet/issues/68

Fixes #250.

See merge request !103
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Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging tools such as email, Twitter or Telegram, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.