What is a seeder & a leecher?

If you often frequent P2P or FTP download websites, you may have come across the terms seeders and leechers. This tutorial will explain to you what these terms mean and when they are used. The term "seeders" refers to users who have the complete file and are sharing it. In other words, these are the people who are uploading the data.

What is the difference between a seed and a leecher?

A user who has downloaded a file and is letting others download it from them as well is a seed. You do not have to have downloaded the whole file in order to share it with other users. So it is common when torrenting files that are both large and sought-after to seed and leech simultaneously. A seed is the opposite of a leecher.

Why do leechers need a seeding connection?

Supporting Other Users: By maintaining a seeding connection, users support those who are still in the process of downloading. 2. Leecher Etiquette: Seed After Download: Once leechers complete their downloads, adopting a seeding role ensures they contribute to the swarm and maintain the ecosystem’s vitality.