spredid
Spredid is a hypothetical protocol and concept used in discussions of distributed information dissemination. It denotes a lightweight, privacy-aware mechanism for propagating small data payloads quickly across decentralized networks with intermittent connectivity. Spredid emphasizes resilience to node churn and constrained bandwidth, aiming to reduce redundant transmission while preserving data integrity.
Its design centers on probabilistic broadcasting, content-addressable routing, and cryptographic signing. Origin data packets are signed
Spredid originated in speculative design and theoretical discussions of distributed systems in the 2010s. It is
Potential applications include disaster-response mesh networks, rural or remote sensor networks, and privacy-conscious peer-to-peer content distribution
Limitations of the concept include eventual rather than instant delivery guarantees, possible data duplication, dependency on