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Distributed Hash Table (DHT)

A Distributed Hash Table (DHT) is a system used to store and retrieve data across a network of computers without a central server. Imagine it as a digital address book where each computer, or node, holds a piece of information. When you need to find something, your request is sent to the network, which quickly guides you to the right node storing that data. DHTs are self-organizing; as computers join or leave, they automatically adjust, making them efficient and reliable for tasks like file sharing and other peer-to-peer applications.

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    A Distributed Hash Table (DHT) is a system that allows data to be stored and retrieved across many computers in a network, without needing a central server. Each computer maintains a small portion of the overall data, using a unique key to identify and locate it. When you need to find something, the system efficiently directs your request to the right computer, even if it’s not directly connected. DHTs are key to technologies like peer-to-peer file sharing and blockchain, as they enhance scalability and resilience by distributing the workload among many participants.