dht
A Go library implementing the BitTorrent DHT protocol for decentralized peer discovery and data storage.
What is dht?
dht is a Go library that implements the BitTorrent Distributed Hash Table (DHT) protocol, enabling decentralized peer discovery and data storage in peer-to-peer networks. It provides the core functionality for finding peers and storing key-value pairs across a distributed network, primarily used in BitTorrent clients but adaptable for other P2P applications.
Go developers building peer-to-peer applications, especially those needing DHT functionality for decentralized networking, such as BitTorrent clients, distributed storage systems, or custom P2P protocols.
It offers a robust, well-tested implementation of the BitTorrent DHT protocol with a clean Go API, making it easy to integrate into projects without reinventing the wheel. Its library-first design and included command-line tools provide flexibility for both development and direct network interaction.
Overview
dht is used by anacrolix/torrent, and is intended for use as a library in other projects both torrent related and otherwise
Use Cases
Best For
- Building BitTorrent clients that require DHT-based peer discovery
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