BitTorrent

BitTorrent for Android lets users download torrents, connect to desktop clients, and play files on mobile devices.

The official BitTorrent Web, Classic, and Neo clients are available for Windows and macOS, with µTorrent Lite for browsers.

The official BitTorrent app for Android includes a media player, WiFi-only mode, and fast torrent downloads.

The official BitTorrent Web client for Mac enables torrent streaming and downloading in browsers on macOS.

The BitTorrent protocol is a secure file-transfer technology. Safety depends on file sources and the client used.

BitTorrent offers job openings for product development with competitive perks and benefits.

BitTorrent launched peer-to-peer file sharing in 2001, founded by Bram Cohen, with over 2 billion downloads worldwide.

BitTorrent provides free torrent clients for Windows, Mac, and Android with streaming and downloading capabilities.

BitTorrent’s privacy policy addresses user privacy rights and concerns.

The BitTorrent End User License Agreement outlines key terms for product use.

Tron acquires BitTorrent, expanding its portfolio of decentralized technologies. The move follows Tron’s focus on integrating peer-to-peer file-sharing solutions with blockchain infrastructure. BitTorrent’s existing user base and infrastructure may strengthen Tron’s ecosystem.

Jul 2018TechRadarNews article

Tron acquires BitTorrent, integrating the file-sharing service into its blockchain platform. The deal, finalized in July 2018, reportedly involved a $126 million cash payment. BitTorrent’s future operations remain under Tron’s ownership, though specifics on structural changes or leadership shifts were not disclosed.

Jul 2018TechCrunchNews article

Justin Sun’s blockchain startup Tron acquires BitTorrent, a leader in decentralized data distribution, for $140 million in cash. The deal consolidates BitTorrent’s peer-to-peer infrastructure under Tron’s blockchain media platform. Sources close to the transaction confirm the acquisition, marking a major shift in decentralized file-sharing technology.

Jun 2018TechCrunchNews article

BitTorrent reverses a $17 million funding round led by investors DCM, Accel Partners, and DAG Ventures, returning capital after the deal collapsed. The company’s valuation drops sharply amid financial instability. The move reflects broader challenges in securing venture backing for file-sharing services at the time.

Dec 2008TechCrunchNews article