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BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol developed by Bram Cohen in 2001, designed to efficiently distribute large files by allowing simultaneous downloads from multiple sources. While it offers advantages such as faster downloads and optimized bandwidth usage, it also poses challenges like copyright infringement and security risks. Its impact on society includes facilitating collaboration and content sharing, particularly for open-source software and independent creators, while raising concerns about piracy.

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BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol developed by Bram Cohen in 2001, designed to efficiently distribute large files by allowing simultaneous downloads from multiple sources. While it offers advantages such as faster downloads and optimized bandwidth usage, it also poses challenges like copyright infringement and security risks. Its impact on society includes facilitating collaboration and content sharing, particularly for open-source software and independent creators, while raising concerns about piracy.

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Final

Project:
BitTorrent
Isabella G. Emanuelli
CSCI 1200
Table of
0 Introduction
1
An overview of this Contents
presentation!

0 Information
When was it
2 developed?
What is its purpose?

0 Advantages/
What are the Pros?
Disadvantages
3 What are the Cons?

0 Societal Influence
How has BitTorred
4 impacted
the society we live in?
BitTorrent

Introduction
BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing
protocol that was designed by Bram Cohen in
2001. It revolutionized the way large files are
distributed over the internet by enabling efficient
and decentralized sharing. In this presentation, we
will explore the development, purpose, advantages,
disadvantages, and the influence of BitTorrent on
society.
200
1
BitTorrent is
Founded
Why was BitTorrent designed?

● BitTorrent was designed to


address the challenges
of distributing large files
over the internet by
utilizing a decentralized
approach. Instead of
relying on a single server to
deliver files, BitTorrent
allows users to download
and upload files
simultaneously from
multiple sources, known as
"peers."
What is BitTorrent’s
purpose?
● The purpose of BitTorrent is
to enable efficient and
fast distribution of files,
especially those that
are large in size. By
dividing files into smaller
pieces, BitTorrent allows
users to download these
pieces from different
sources simultaneously,
improving download
speeds and reducing the
strain on any single source.
The Advantages Of BitTorrent

Faster Downloads Efficient Bandwidth


BitTorrent’s peer-to- BitTorrent optimizes
Usage
peer architecture bandwidth usage by
enables faster distributing the
downloads compared burden of file sharing
to traditional across multiple peers. As
methods. Since files users download files,
are downloaded from they automatically
multiple sources become sources for
simultaneously, users other users, ensuring a
can leverage the more balanced
combined bandwidth of distribution of data. This
multiple peers, resulting reduces the load on
The Disadvantages Of
BitTorrent

Copyright Security Risks


Infringement
One of the primary Since BitTorrent allows
concerns associated with users to download files
BitTorrent is its potential from multiple sources,
for facilitating copyright there is an increased
infringement. Due to its risk of downloading
decentralized nature, it malicious or infected
becomes difficult to monitor files. Users need to
or control the sharing of exercise caution and rely
copyrighted materials. on trusted sources to
While BitTorrent itself is a minimize the risk of
neutral technology, its downloading malware,
misuse for illegal sharing of viruses, or other security
Influenc
e on
Society
BitTorrent has empowered
individuals and communities to easily
share large files, fostering
collaboration, and enabling the
distribution of data that might have
been otherwise difficult to obtain.
This has been particularly
impactful for open-source
software, independent artists,
and content creators who can
share their work with a wider
audience.
However, BitTorrent's decentralized
architecture has also facilitated the
unauthorized sharing of copyrighted
material, leading to concerns about
piracy and intellectual property rights.
The music, film, and publishing
industries have been particularly
affected by the challenges posed
by widespread file sharing.
Conclusio
n
In conclusion, BitTorrent, developed by Bram Cohen,
has revolutionized file sharing on the internet. Its
advantages include faster downloads and efficient
bandwidth usage. However, it also faces
disadvantages such as copyright infringement and
security risks. BitTorrent has had a significant impact
on society by enabling widespread file sharing and
accessibility but also raising concerns about piracy
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Works Cited

Sources

● Mayor, D. (2022, December 16). BitTorrent:


Complete guide - history, products, founding, and
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● BitTorrent, I. (n.d.). About bittorrent: Creator of the


world's leading P2P protocol. BitTorrent. Retrieved
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