PeertopeerSysteme
PeertopeerSysteme, often abbreviated as P2P, refers to a distributed network architecture where each participant, known as a peer, can act as both a client and a server. This contrasts with traditional client-server models where a central server provides resources and services to multiple clients. In a P2P system, all nodes are considered equal, sharing resources directly with each other.
The primary advantage of P2P systems lies in their decentralized nature. This distribution of resources makes
Implementing a P2P system can involve various protocols and designs. Some systems are pure P2P, meaning there