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Peercast
**Peercast** is a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) streaming protocol that enables users to broadcast and receive audio and video content over the internet without centralized servers. The platform aims to minimize bandwidth bottlenecks and improve resilience by distributing data chunks among participating peers..
Overview:
Peercast operates as an open P2P streaming system. Instead of relying on a central streaming server, content is distributed dynamically through a network of peers. When a user (peer) receives a stream, they also forward parts of that stream to other connected peers, effectively acting as both a consumer and relay.
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Usage Context:
Peercast has been used primarily for hobbyist live broadcasts, community radio, indie music, and small-scale video streams — especially popular among Japanese users. Since it is unofficial and decentralized, usage scenarios vary broadly without central control or oversight.