bitrillä

Bitrillä is a decentralized, peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing protocol designed to facilitate the exchange of files between users without the need for a central server. It operates on a network of nodes, where each node can both request and provide files to other nodes. This architecture ensures that there is no single point of failure or control, enhancing the network's resilience and security.

The protocol uses a distributed hash table (DHT) to efficiently locate files within the network. When a user searches for a file, the request is broadcasted to the network, and nodes with the requested file respond with their location. This process is repeated until the file is found or the search times out.

Bitrillä employs encryption to secure file transfers, ensuring that only the intended recipient can access the file. This encryption is end-to-end, meaning that the file is encrypted on the sender's device and only decrypted on the recipient's device, with no intermediate decryption by the network.

The protocol is designed to be lightweight and scalable, making it suitable for use on devices with limited resources, such as smartphones and IoT devices. It also supports partial file transfers, allowing users to download only the parts of a file they need, rather than the entire file.

Bitrillä is an open-source project, with its source code available for anyone to inspect, modify, and contribute to. This openness fosters a community of developers and users who can help improve the protocol and ensure its continued development.