Peer-to-Peer (p2p) is an architecture that allows every peer to transact with any other peer directly without the need for any intermediaries.

In the context of Decentralized Finance, p2p networks are often used to facilitate the transfer of value or information between parties without the need for a bank, financial institution, or other third party to oversee the transaction.

P2p networks can be used in a variety of ways in the world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. For example, they can be used to enable users to directly exchange cryptocurrency with each other, without the need for a centralized exchange. They can also be used to enable the transfer of other types of value, such as digital assets or tokens, between parties.

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