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> BitTorrent peers can offer tokens to incentivize other users to run clients on fast networks and to seed torrents for longer periods, leading to better swarm
by dev_dull 8y ago
> BitTorrent peers can offer tokens to incentivize other users to run clients on fast networks and to seed torrents for longer periods, leading to better swarm longevity and faster download speeds for all swarm participants.
Is this a solution out in search of a problem?
- tehlike 8y agoConsidering tron acquired them... Probably yes.
- torhorway 8y agoNot really, finding seeders for a less popular torrent is a huge problem that's leading to the decline of torrenting. If this incentive model solves the seeders problem it'll have a major impact on the growth of torrenting.
- coralreef 8y agoI don't think so. One problem with p2p file sharing is that hosts have no incentives to seed, other than for "good will". Closed/private torrent networks will often put quotas on seed/download ratio for users. Occasionally you can buy Gb's worth of credits to get more. A native exchange credit system makes sense to me.