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Distributed Hash Tables (DHTs) are the backbone of modern peer-to-peer networks, providing a decentralized method for information storage and retrieval. They achieve this by distributing data across a network of nodes, each responsible for a subset of the data. This design eliminates the need for a central server, enhances fault tolerance, and improves scalability. Nodes communicate with each other to maintain the table and route queries, ensuring robust performance even as peers join or leave the network. DHTs facilitate efficient data lookup, making them a cornerstone for P2P applications like file sharing and distributed computing.
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