Discover uses the BitTorrent protocol to enable a peer-to-peer decentralized transfer of files over the Internet. Blocking this protocol is computationally very expensive, given the widespread use of BitTorrent for software updates and other functionalities across the Web.
Knowledge of how BitTorrent works is not required: we don't ask end-users to install BitTorrent clients. Furthermore, Lantern replicates content in case other peers are not reachable or are blocked, so that access to content is always available.
Users may upload any content: text, images, videos, apps, pdf, and so on, and share Lantern links through social networks. Users can also easily delete their uploaded content.
Note: Discover is currently available on Desktop and Android.
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