In a world where centralized platforms dominate, can peer-to-peer systems make a comeback? Today we explore the details of P2P technology, as well as the challenges that early P2P systems faced, and how modern technologies might overcome them. Discover how Bitcoin, Lightning, and emerging protocols could revolutionize file sharing, content distribution, and even AI computation. Are we on the brink of a new era of internet freedom and innovation?
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Check out the original article at Peer-to-Peer Systems – Communications of the ACM (Link: https://tinyurl.com/bdeh673x)
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