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Life & fun · October 1, 2023

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A example of running P2P network in browser (WASM+WebRTC+Chord DHT)

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Rings is a peer-to-peer network implementation that runs directly in web browsers using WebAssembly and WebRTC technology. It uses the Chord distributed hash table protocol to enable decentralized communication between browser-based nodes. The project demonstrates how to build P2P applications without centralized servers, making it useful for developers interested in decentralized web technologies and distributed systems. It was launched in October 2023.

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