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BitTorrent Speed: Faster Download Speeds Through Tokenization
BitTorrent Speedis a feature that enhances the traditional torrent experience by enabling faster download speeds and earning BTT token rewards. Powered by the BTT token and blockchain technology, this service automatically bids BTT to other users to prioritize your downloads while rewarding you for seeding. The platform is free to use and fully compatible with existing BitTorrent clients.
How BitTorrent Speed Works
Getting started with BitTorrent Speed involves three simple steps that integrate seamlessly with supported torrent clients:
- Enable your wallet:When downloading or upgrading to the latest version of µTorrent Classic for Windows, or BitTorrent and µTorrent Web, a digital cryptocurrency wallet and a BTT token balance are automatically enabled.
- Enjoy faster download speeds:BitTorrent Speed automatically bids BitTorrent (BTT) tokens to other users for faster speeds. Simply use the torrent program as usual—no additional learning is required.
- Earn BTT:When a torrent finishes downloading, your client can automatically earn BTT by seeding. The longer you seed torrents, the more BTT crypto tokens you may earn.
Key Features and Benefits
- Earnings dashboard and encrypted wallet:Track and manage earnings and download speed from a single dashboard, and monitor BTT assets in an encrypted wallet for secure transactions.
- Easy to use:The benefits of BitTorrent Speed, including token bidding for faster downloads and BTT rewards, are fully automated—no new actions or learning curve required.
- Backward compatible:Existing users can continue using their current client without enabling Speed features, ensuring full compatibility.
- No mining:The blockchain does not require computer resources for transaction processing, so BitTorrent applications will never mine your device.
- Free to use:All BitTorrent products, including Speed, remain free for everyone.
Product Roadmap
BitTorrent Speed is actively evolving with planned updates across 2022:
- Q2 2022:Speed integration within utWeb and btWeb, along with improvements to the BitTorrent help center.
- Q3 2022:Speed bidding improvements, BitTorrent Wallet enhancements, and added reCaptcha for withdrawals.
- Q4 2022:BTT Redenomination Plan, AirDrop campaigns, and Safari browser support.
Tips to Optimize Torrent Download Speed
While BitTorrent Speed automates optimization, these additional strategies can further improve performance:
- Check the number of seeds:A torrent with few or no seeds may result in slow or incomplete downloads. Inside BitTorrent Classic, review the Seeds and Peers column under the Trackers tab to assess availability.
- Limit the number of downloads:Running multiple downloads simultaneously can reduce individual speeds. Pause non-essential torrents to prioritize important downloads.
Version History and Support
Recent updates focus on stability and performance:
- Version 2.0.10:Reduced application crash rate, fixed Web Wallet tcp open port crashes, and applied minor UI/UX improvements.
- Version 2.0.8, 2.0.7, 2.0.5, 2.0.3, 2.0.1, 1.1.0:Various improvements and feature updates over time.
For assistance, users can visit the Help section, Forum, or submit Site Feedback. The product is available on Windows, Mac, Android, and Web platforms.
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