Description
Hypercore Protocol is a modular, peer-to-peer network protocol designed for building distributed applications and data systems. It facilitates the creation of Hypercores, which are encrypted, append-only logs suitable for various use cases such as messaging, live data streaming, decentralized databases, and more. Hypercore optimizes for real-time data streaming, high performance, and low latency, ensuring data integrity and security through cryptographic signatures. It runs efficiently on Node.js and in-browser environments and is aimed at powering the next generation of decentralized web technologies without the computational overhead of traditional blockchains. The protocol supports a wide array of applications, including chat apps, filesystems, databases, and a browser for the distributed internet, emphasizing privacy, scalability, and developer ease of use. With its secure transport protocol, Hypercore is likened to a cross between lightweight blockchain and BitTorrent, offering a foundation for fast, scalable P2P applications. The protocol and its implementations are MIT-licensed, promoting open and versatile use in the decentralized ecosystem.
Hypercore Protocol is a modular, peer-to-peer network protocol designed for building distributed applications and data systems. It facilitates the creation of Hypercores, which are encrypted, append-only logs suitable for various use cases such as messaging, live data streaming, decentralized databases, and more. Hypercore optimizes for real-time data streaming, high performance, and low latency, ensuring data integrity and security through cryptographic signatures. It runs efficiently on Node.js and in-browser environments and is aimed at powering the next generation of decentralized web technologies without the computational overhead of traditional blockchains. The protocol supports a wide array of applications, including chat apps, filesystems, databases, and a browser for the distributed internet, emphasizing privacy, scalability, and developer ease of use. With its secure transport protocol, Hypercore is likened to a cross between lightweight blockchain and BitTorrent, offering a foundation for fast, scalable P2P applications. The protocol and its implementations are MIT-licensed, promoting open and versatile use in the decentralized ecosystem.
