BitTorrent's DHT and the Leading ISP Networks Helping to Keep It Alive
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- BitTorrent remains a vital tool for downloading large files like Linux distros, even after two decades.
- The protocol uses .torrent files containing metadata and tracker information to facilitate downloads.
- DHT (Distributed Hash Table) enhances resilience by decentralizing peer discovery, eliminating reliance on central trackers.
- Peer Exchange (PEX) boosts peer knowledge sharing, improving download speeds and network robustness.
- DHT creates a decentralized network where each client shares knowledge, strengthening the overall system.
- Estimates suggest the DHT network has tens of millions of peers, though exact numbers are elusive.
- Recent data highlights ISPs like PJSC Rostelecom, Korea Telecom, and CHINANET-BACKBONE as key players in DHT traffic.
- Despite ISP blocking measures, users in countries like the UK continue to share content openly via DHT.