peer-to-peer sharing
[/pɪr tu pɪr ˈʃɛrɪŋ/]
noun
compartilhamento ponto a ponto
1. A decentralized method of distributing data or resources directly between individual users (peers) without relying on a central server or intermediary
Peer-to-peer sharing allows users to exchange files directly without needing a central authority.
O compartilhamento ponto a ponto permite que os usuários troquem arquivos diretamente sem precisar de uma autoridade central.
2. The practice of users sharing resources such as files, computing power, or bandwidth equally among themselves in a network
BitTorrent is a popular peer-to-peer sharing protocol for distributing large files.
BitTorrent é um protocolo popular de compartilhamento ponto a ponto para distribuir arquivos grandes.
3. In the context of the sharing economy, direct exchange of goods or services between individuals without a corporate intermediary
Peer-to-peer sharing platforms have disrupted traditional rental markets.
Plataformas de compartilhamento ponto a ponto revolucionaram mercados de aluguel tradicionais.
Peer-to-peer sharing represents a significant cultural shift in Brazil and globally, empowering individual users and disrupting traditional business models. The term gained prominence with the rise of sharing economy platforms like Uber and Airbnb. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about digital innovation and economic democratization, though it also raises questions about regulation and worker protection.
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