python_p2p

Peer-to-Peer network in python

This is a peer-to-peer network built using Python programming language. The network enables direct communication between nodes (peers) in the network without the need for a central server.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Required packages:
  • socket
  • threading

Quick Start

• Write python3 peer.py on terminal to start.

• The peer.py file combines both the server and the client files together to create a Peer in the network.

• This program starts creating a peer as the Server and then when the server is disconnected this program takes care making another peer as the server.

• This is done by constantly looping over the peers in list and try make all peers as clients and then try making itself as the server.

Features

• Direct communication between nodes in the network.
• Dynamic discovery of other nodes in the network.
• Ability to send messages to other nodes in the network.

Limitations

• The network does not support secure communication and is vulnerable to hacking and eavesdropping.

Hybrid approach

In a hybrid approach, both client and server components play a role in managing the peer list and maintaining the P2P network. Check out Hybrid approach

Contribute

• If you are interested in contributing to the development of the P2P network, you can create a pull request with your changes. All contributions are welcome and appreciated.