<p>I don't think there is much overlap, beyond the conceptual &quot;making connections between nodes over the internet&quot; part.</p>
<p>There are also hash functions in both, and probably a few more very basic constructions.</p>

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<p>I know both implementations make use of decentralization, but is Bitcoin using any technology that was developed by Bittorrent?</p>

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What's the relationship between Bittorrent and Bitcoin?
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# What's the relationship between Bittorrent and Bitcoin?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-11-24)

I know both implementations make use of decentralization, but is Bitcoin using any technology that was developed by Bittorrent?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2021-11-24. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

I don't think there is much overlap, beyond the conceptual "making connections between nodes over the internet" part.

There are also hash functions in both, and probably a few more very basic constructions.


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