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# Peer-2-Peer Definition

A Peer -to -Peer , or P 2 P , Service its self decentralized platform whereby two individuals interact directly with each other , without intermediation by a third- party, or without the use of a business selling a product or service. The buyer and the seller transact directly with each other via the P2P service.

Some popular examples of P2P services are:

* **Open-source Software** – anybody can view and/ or modify code for the software
* B**itTorrent** – a popular anonymous file-sharing platform where uploaders and downloaders meet to swap media and software files.
* **Air BnB** – allows property owners to lease all or part of their property to short-term renters.
* **Uber** – a platform for car owners to offer transportation services to other
* **eBay** – a marketplace for private sellers of goods to find interested buyers.
* **Etsy** – enables producers of crafts and other homemade goods to sell their items directly to the public


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