Questions tagged [rarest first]

NebulaNavigator Wed Nov 20 2024 | 5 answers 976

Rarest first in BitTorrent is a strategy used by peers to prioritize the downloading of file chunks that are least available among their neighbors. This technique ensures that the rarest chunks are redistributed more quickly, balancing the number of copies of each chunk in the swarm and improving the overall efficiency of the file transfer.

Ilaria Sat Nov 16 2024 | 6 answers 1203

I'm interested in learning about P2P networks and specifically want to know what the term 'rarest first' refers to in this context. I'm looking for an explanation of how this concept applies to P2P sharing and why it's important.