Bittorrent Apr 2026

: A small metadata file (.torrent) that contains information about the files to be shared and the address of the tracker.

: A game-theoretic incentive system where peers prioritize sending data to those who are currently uploading data back to them, discouraging "leeching" (downloading without sharing). BitTorrent

: A collection of peers (users) who are all simultaneously uploading and downloading the same file. : A small metadata file (

: A user who is still in the process of downloading the file (though they typically upload pieces they've already received). BitTorrent