# BitTorrent (Software)
> BitTorrent is a commercial software brand and communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) used to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet. Following its acquisition by the TRON Foundation in 2018, it has integrated blockchain technology through the BTT token to incentivize network participants.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/bittorrent-software
- Slug: bittorrent-software
- BAI Score: 88/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Software/Internet Utility
- Last Analyzed: May 7, 2026
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
BitTorrent (Software) is listed in the AI Directory.
BitTorrent is a commercial software brand and communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) used to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet. Following its acquisition by the TRON Foundation in 2018, it has integrated blockchain technology through the BTT token to incentivize network participants.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | BitTorrent (Software) |
| Slug         | bittorrent-software |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/bittorrent-software |
| BAI Score    | 88/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Software/Internet Utility |
| Last Analyzed | May 7, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-08T03:52:22.736Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 2001 (Original Protocol Launch)
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA (Historical) / Singapore (Post-acquisition)
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/bittorrent-software
- JSON endpoint: /brand/bittorrent-software.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/bittorrent-software/llms.txt