challenge_6828_1780655971568

Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks offer several advantages over a central server, primarily in terms of scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness. One main reason to use P2P is that the workload is distributed across the participating nodes rather than being concentrated on a single point. Furthermore, P2P systems are generally more resilient to single points of failure; if one node fails, the network can often continue to function with other nodes. Finally, the operational cost