Understanding the BitTorrent Protocol: Part 3 · 19 min read
How BitTorrent’s choking algorithm uses tit-for-tat reciprocity and optimistic unchoking to build a fast, self-regulating swarm that punishes free riders.
Blogs: Bittorrent
Understanding the BitTorrent Protocol: Part 2 · 13 min read
Deep dive into peer write protocol, message framing, and connection state management
Understanding the BitTorrent Protocol: Part 1 · 16 min read
A technical breakdown of BitTorrent’s core: how Bencode serializes data, how metainfo files describe content, and how HTTP/UDP trackers coordinate peer discovery.