A is a tiny metadata file (typically with a .torrent extension) that acts as a "roadmap" for downloading much larger files over a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network. Unlike traditional downloads, which pull data from a single central server, torrenting breaks files into hundreds of tiny pieces and gathers them from multiple users simultaneously. 🏗️ Core Mechanics: How it Works
When you open a torrent file in a "client" program like qBittorrent , the following process occurs: File torrent