Torrent is a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol that allows users to share files over the internet. It works by breaking down large files into smaller pieces, called “pieces,” and distributing them across a network of computers. Each computer in the network, also known as a “node,” acts as both a client and a server, sharing pieces of the file with other nodes.
When a user wants to download a file using torrent, they first need to download a small file called a “torrent file” or “tracker file.” This file contains information about the file being shared, including its name, size, and the nodes in the network that have pieces of the file.
Using torrent sites to download movies and other files has both pros and cons.