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Both parties would have to be online for any p2p solution to work. And if they are online, there are plenty of ways to create a p2p link. It is complicated by t
by bubblethink 9y ago
Both parties would have to be online for any p2p solution to work. And if they are online, there are plenty of ways to create a p2p link. It is complicated by things like NAT though. However, that is the less common case. In most cases, the receiver isn't going to be online. So you need an intermediate server, and that's how you end up with third party solutions.
- wybiral 9y agoYeah, the "being online" detail seems like the problem. It would be best if the encrypted data were distributed (something like IPFS) but then why would peers host files that aren't for them.
- thatcat 9y agoYou would need a seedbox to function as a cloud. Then when you send a file, send to seedbox simultaniously. This approach might also increase dl speed for the reciever.
- C0DEHERO 9y agoThey don't currently, but Filecoin is supposed to create an incentive for people to host other people's files. Obviously, you'll have to pay some amount to have your files hosted.
- m-p-3 9y agoStorj is based on a similar concept.
- akavel 9y agoAFAIR, there's already some service on IPFS which will pin files for you for money. I.e.: why would someone? Because you'd pay them for that - simple :)
- juliendorra 9y agoSmartphones in Europe are close to being online 24/24. Energy management by OSes might limit apps in what they can do, of course. In any case, 4G networks rise might lead to interesting new solutions.
- z3t4 9y agoIf you can assemble IKEA furniture you can also run a Linux server.