BitTorrent is a content distribution protocol, which was independently developed by Bram Cohen. It uses efficient software distribution system and peer-to-peer technology to enjoy large-capacity files (such as movies or TV programs), and enables each user to provide uploading services like a network redistribution node. The universal download server provides download service for each user who sends a download request.
Technical dependence
The development of bittorrent depends on peer-to-peer technology. The research of peer-to-peer network (P2P for short) has always been the focus of attention of famous universities, enterprises and R&D institutions abroad.
It is even called one of the four new technologies to change the development of the Internet by American Fortune magazine, and it is considered as the key technology to represent the future of wireless broadband Internet. Now it is widely used in new technology and software engineering.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia -BitTorrent