DHT-based protocols

DHT (Distributed Hash Table)-based protocols are systems that enable a large network of computers to efficiently store, locate, and share data without a central server. Each computer in the network maintains a small part of a global map, using a consistent method to assign data to specific nodes based on unique keys. When a user searches for data, the system quickly directs the request to the right node holding that data. This decentralized approach enhances scalability, fault tolerance, and efficiency, making DHTs fundamental to peer-to-peer applications like file sharing and decentralized data storage.