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Exploring WebTorrent and Decentralized File Sharing
This chapter discusses the creation and functionality of WebTorrent, a JavaScript-based application that enables torrenting in browsers. It highlights the use of WebRTC for peer-to-peer connections, innovations in file transfer through platforms like Wormhole, and the challenges of decentralization in comparison to traditional models. Additionally, the chapter examines the implications of affordable bandwidth and the balance between creativity and piracy in the use of decentralized technologies.
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