P2P Network

From P2P Foundation

Introduction to P2P Networks

A P2P Network is made of two or more Peers who, together, define the network's relationship to the Commons using P2P Protocol.

Characteristics of a P2P Network

• Network of Peers
• Governed with some form of P2P Protocol
• The definition of membership is created and maintained with P2P Protocol systems by peers
• The network may show aspects of the P2P Relational System
• All P2P networks are Commons Based P2P Networks