BitTorrent
BitTorrent is a communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), which enables users to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet in a decentralized manner. The act of downloading and uploading data via BitTorrent is also labeled "torrenting". The protocol is developed and maintained by Rainberry, Inc., and was first released in 2001.
BitTorrent Logo of the BitTorrent client Original authorBram Cohen DeveloperRainberry, Inc. Release2001; 25 years ago StandardThe BitTorrent Protocol Specification[1] Typepeer-to-peer file sharing Websitewww.bittorrent.org BitTorrent is a communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), which enables users to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet in a decentralized manner. The act of downloading and uploading data via BitTorrent is also labeled "torrenting".[2] The protocol is developed and maintained by Rainberry, Inc., and was first released in 2001.[3]…
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