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peer-to-peer network

[/pɪr tu pɪr ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/]
nounpl: peer-to-peer networks
rede ponto-a-ponto
1. A computer network architecture in which computers (peers) can communicate and share resources directly with each other without requiring a central server
Bitcoin operates on a peer-to-peer network where transactions are verified by network participants
Bitcoin opera em uma rede ponto-a-ponto onde as transações são verificadas pelos participantes da rede
2. A decentralized network topology where each node has equal status and capability
Torrent applications use a peer-to-peer network to distribute files among users
Aplicativos de torrent usam uma rede ponto-a-ponto para distribuir arquivos entre usuários
Synonyms
P2P networkdecentralized networkdistributed network
Antonyms
client-server networkcentralized network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede ponto-a-ponto
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese tech contexts
Brazil (Tech Industry)
rede P2P
Commonly used abbreviation in technical documentation
Portugal
rede entre pares
Alternative term used in Portugal, more literal translation
Portugal (Tech Industry)
rede P2P
Technical abbreviation also widely used in Portuguese tech sector

Related Idioms & Phrases

decentralized file sharing
distributed ledger technology
blockchain network
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