A seedbox is a type of storage server that enables quick uploading and downloading of files and data in a peer to peer (P2P) network.
It is a private server that is entirely dedicated to providing secure and quick access to digital files. It commonly uses and is implemented on the BitTorrent file downloading protocol and network.
A seedbox is primarily used in torrent file downloading applications and services. Typically, a seedbox is connected to a high speed network and provides a download and upload speed of 100 Mpbs to several Gbps. A seedbox works when the BitTorrent protocol is used to store files and data on it from a remote/local computer. The seedbox then feeds or uploads the data to all connected users. Having a higher bandwidth capability, a seedbox generally enables file downloads or uploads more quickly than downloads or uploads to a standard peer computer.
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