peer node

[/pɪr noʊd/]
nounpl: peer nodes
nó de mesmo nível
1. A computer or device in a peer-to-peer network that has equal status and shares resources directly with other nodes without relying on a central server
Each peer node in the blockchain network validates transactions independently.
Cada nó de mesmo nível na rede blockchain valida transações independentemente.
2. In distributed computing, a participant that can act both as a client and a server simultaneously
The peer node downloaded files from other nodes while simultaneously uploading to the network.
O nó de mesmo nível baixou arquivos de outros nós enquanto simultaneamente fazia upload para a rede.
3. A network participant with equivalent capabilities and responsibilities to other nodes in a decentralized system
Bitcoin operates as a network of peer nodes, each maintaining a copy of the ledger.
Bitcoin funciona como uma rede de nós de mesmo nível, cada um mantendo uma cópia do livro razão.
This term is primarily used in technology, blockchain, and computer science contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, the tech community often uses the English term 'peer node' directly or translates it as 'nó de mesmo nível' in formal documentation. The concept became particularly prominent with the rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, making it common in fintech discussions in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equal nodedistributed nodeP2P nodenetwork peer
Antonyms / Antônimos
server nodecentral nodemaster nodeclient node

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nó de mesmo nível
Standard technical term used in computing and technology contexts
Brazil
nó par
Alternative shorter form sometimes used in technical documentation
Portugal
nó equivalente
European Portuguese variant emphasizing equal status
Technical Communities
nó peer
Anglicized form commonly used in tech startups and blockchain communities in Brazil

Related Words

peer-to-peer networkdistributed systemblockchaindecentralized networknode communicationnetwork topology

Related Idioms & Phrases

peer-to-peer sharing
distributed ledger peer nodes
consensus among peer nodes
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