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Private P2P

Okay kiddo, let's talk about private p2p!

Do you know what "p2p" stands for? It's short for "peer-to-peer," and it means that people are sharing things (like files or messages) directly with each other, instead of going through a middleman like a website or company.

Now, when we talk about "private" p2p, that means that the people sharing things are doing it in a way that's just between them - nobody else can see what they're sharing.

For example, if you and your friend both have a secret code language that nobody else knows, you could use that to talk to each other without anyone else understanding. That's kind of like what private p2p is!

There are a lot of reasons why people might want to use private p2p. Maybe they want to keep their conversations or files private because they're about something personal or sensitive. Maybe they don't trust other people or companies to keep their information safe. Whatever the reason, private p2p is a way for people to share things without anyone else knowing about it.

Does that make sense? Let me know if you have any questions!
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