python_p2p

Peer-to-Peer network in python

This is a peer-to-peer network built using Python programming language. The network enables direct communication between nodes (peers) in the network without the need for a central server.

UPDATE : Rewrote the p2p network with asyncio

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Required packages:
  • asyncio

Get Started

Clone repo

git clone https://github.com/pj8912/python_p2p.git

cd python_p2p

Start

python peer.py

Working

• The network uses asyncion to create the server client connection

• To run this in a single machine clone/copy the repo folder somewhere else and change the server and client ports

• Example

  • Node 1 : server:6000, client:4000
  • Node 2 : server:4000, client:6000

• So Node 1 server connects to Node 2 client via port:6000

• On a real p2p network, only one node runs per machine, so you wouldn't have these problems.

Limitations

• The network does not support secure communication and is vulnerable to hacking and eavesdropping.
• Not for production

Contribution

• If you are interested in contributing to the development of the P2P network, you can create a pull request with your changes. All contributions are welcome and appreciated.