Hypercore Protocol
Hypercore Protocol is a peer-to-peer data replication protocol designed for building decentralized applications. It enables secure, real-time synchronization of data across distributed networks without relying on central servers, using cryptographic signatures and append-only logs. It forms the foundation for the Hypercore stack, which includes tools like Hyperdrive for file systems and Hyperswarm for networking.
Developers should learn Hypercore Protocol when building decentralized applications that require data integrity, offline-first capabilities, or censorship-resistant storage. It's particularly useful for collaborative tools, peer-to-peer databases, and distributed file systems where users need to share and sync data directly between devices without central coordination.