P2P (Peer-to-Peer)
Protocol
Direct communication or exchange between participants without intermediaries.
Peer to peer systems let nodes talk and trade directly without central servers. This improves resilience and reduces single points of failure.
Frequently asked questions
Why is P2P important in blockchains?
It removes centralized points of failure and lets nodes share data directly and resiliently.Is P2P only for blockchains?
No. File sharing and messaging systems also use P2P networks.How do nodes find peers?
Through bootstrapping lists, DNS seeds, and peer discovery protocols.