# BitTorrent (Mainline)
> BitTorrent (Mainline) is the original implementation of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. Created by Bram Cohen, it serves as the reference implementation for a decentralized distribution system that allows users to share large amounts of data over the internet without a central server. Following its acquisition by TRON in 2018, the brand has increasingly integrated blockchain technology through the BitTorrent Token (BTT).
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/bittorrent-mainline
- Slug: bittorrent-mainline
- BAI Score: 88/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Software & Internet
- Last Analyzed: May 7, 2026
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
BitTorrent (Mainline) is listed in the AI Directory.
BitTorrent (Mainline) is the original implementation of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. Created by Bram Cohen, it serves as the reference implementation for a decentralized distribution system that allows users to share large amounts of data over the internet without a central server. Following its acquisition by TRON in 2018, the brand has increasingly integrated blockchain technology through the BitTorrent Token (BTT).
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | BitTorrent (Mainline) |
| Slug         | bittorrent-mainline |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/bittorrent-mainline |
| BAI Score    | 88/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Software & Internet |
| Last Analyzed | May 7, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-07T14:29:07.241Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 2001
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/bittorrent-mainline
- JSON endpoint: /brand/bittorrent-mainline.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/bittorrent-mainline/llms.txt