113 | BitTorrent — Decentralized File Sharing

2025-09-30

Introduction

In this series on file transfer protocols, we’ve already looked at centralized solutions — S3, WebDAV, Rsync. But there’s a fundamentally different approach — BitTorrent, a decentralized P2P protocol that enables efficient distribution of large files among many users.

BitTorrent became popular thanks to its speed and resilience, especially when working with large volumes of data.

What is BitTorrent?

BitTorrent is a P2P protocol created by Bram Cohen in 2001.

020 | Syncthing: Decentralized File Sync — Privacy Without the Cloud

2025-06-12

In the previous article, I covered Nextcloud — a full-featured personal cloud that gives you complete control over your data.
But what if you don’t need the full cloud storage functionality and just want reliable, private, and fast file synchronization between your devices — with no middlemen?
Then meet Syncthing — a unique open-source solution that changes the game.

What is Syncthing and How Does It Work? 🤝

Syncthing is a free and open-source program for decentralized P2P (peer-to-peer) file synchronization.
This means your files are transferred directly between your devices, without any central server acting as an intermediary.