DHT (Distributed Hash Table)

A Distributed Hash Table (DHT) is a system used to store and find data across a network of computers without a central server. Imagine a library where each book's location is shared among members; when someone looks for a book, the members work together to find it quickly. DHTs organize data using unique identifiers (like book titles) and distribute the responsibility of storage and retrieval across many nodes in the network. This allows for efficient data access, fault tolerance, and scalability, making DHTs valuable for applications like file sharing and decentralized computing.