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peer-to-peer system

[/pɪr tu pɪr ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: peer-to-peer systems
sistema ponto a ponto
1. A decentralized network architecture where computers (peers) can communicate and share resources directly with each other without requiring a central server
Bitcoin uses a peer-to-peer system to enable direct transactions between users without a bank intermediary.
O Bitcoin utiliza um sistema ponto a ponto para permitir transações diretas entre usuários sem intermediário bancário.
2. A computing model in which each participant node has equal capabilities and responsibilities for sharing data and processing
File-sharing applications often rely on peer-to-peer systems to distribute content efficiently.
Aplicativos de compartilhamento de arquivos frequentemente dependem de sistemas ponto a ponto para distribuir conteúdo de forma eficiente.
Synonyms
P2P systemdecentralized networkdistributed networkmesh network
Antonyms
client-server systemcentralized systemhierarchical network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema ponto a ponto
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
sistema P2P
abbreviated form widely used in tech contexts
Portugal
sistema ponto a ponto
standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
sistema P2P
technical abbreviation also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

distributed ledger technology
decentralized finance (DeFi)
blockchain network
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