peer-to-peer

[peer-tuh-peer]

adjective

1. involving direct contact or exchange between individuals of a similar rank or position; person-to-person: P2P

   Studies have shown that peer-to-peer tutoring increases student performance across a range of subjects.

2. describing a computer network in which each node has the capacity to act as a server for all other nodes, allowing the exchange of information without a centralized server. P2P

peer-to-peer

adjective

1. P2P. (of a computer network) designed so that computers can send information directly to one another without passing through a centralized server

Word History and Origins

Origin of peer-to-peer¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Block is also focused on driving synergies between its businesses — not just Square and the Cash App peer-to-peer payment service, but also Afterpay, the buy-now-pay-later platform that’s been integrated across various Block offerings.

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Firefish, a non-custodial, peer-to-peer lending platform, puts your bitcoin into escrow.

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They’ve focused on pushing local and state governments to pass workplace protection laws, unionize car washes under the United Steel Workers and offer peer-to-peer training so members can trade tips on how to leave vehicles as immaculate as possible.

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PayPal expects to generate $1.7 billion in Venmo revenue this year, the company said Tuesday, while giving a rare glimpse into the peer-to-peer payment service’s top-line performance.

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Charlie Garcia is founder and a managing partner of R360, a peer-to-peer organization for individuals and families with a net worth of $100 million or more.

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