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I think the main difference between IPFS and bittorrent in terms of usage patterns is that IPFS is being used to host content that could easily by just a regula

I think the main difference between IPFS and bittorrent in terms of usage patterns is that IPFS is being used to host content that could easily by just a regular HTTP server, whereas bittorrent is hosting data which is highly desired and would be impossible or very expensive to host on HTTP. And so naturally relays pop up, and the relays end up being more convenient than actually using the underlying protocol.

diggan 3y ago
Key difference between a regular HTTP server and IPFS is that you can always try a different gateway/relay to get the very same content, and you can be sure it's the same. Cannot really do that with HTTP today as it's usually tied to locations, in one or another way.