Why is there no P2P streaming protocol like BitTorrent?

Re:Why is there no P2P streaming protocol like BitTorrent? by wmf on Monday April 14, 2025 @03:11PM (#43684987)

This tech has been developed several times but ultimately CDNs are now so cheap that P2P is pointless. You can't ignore development cost since it dominates all other costs in this case.

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Re:Why is there no P2P streaming protocol like BitTorrent? by globular-toast on Tuesday April 15, 2025 @05:51AM (#43690825)

If CDNs are so cheap, why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth? I already pay for my bandwidth and am quite happy to use it for something like YouTube.

The real reason is centralised architecture gives them control and ability to extract rent.

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Re:Why is there no P2P streaming protocol like BitTorrent? by crazygringo on Tuesday April 15, 2025 @08:45AM (#43691907)

> why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth?

What are you talking about?

YouTube has a lot more costs than bandwidth. And a lot of ads and Premium revenue goes to creators.

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Re:Why is there no P2P streaming protocol like BitTorrent? by dewcifer on Wednesday April 16, 2025 @03:16PM (#43709269)

You are correct. It's about control and money.

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