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BitTorrent's Birth

Updated 2026-07-02 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

On July 2, 1999, Bram Cohen launched BitTorrent, a revolutionary file-sharing protocol that has since transformed the internet. The technology remains influential in tech circles.

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The Verge
Twenty-five years ago today, a young, little-known programmer by the name of Bram Cohen fired off a short message to a mailing list for peer-to-peer enthusiasts. "My new app, BitTorrent, is now in working order, check it out here," Cohen wrote, followed by a link to his personal website. "What's Bit
2026-07-02 11:00 UTC
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