IROH is a modern, open-source networking toolkit written in Rust that establishes direct, peer-to-peer (P2P) connections between devices over the internet. Instead of relying on IP addresses, DNS, or router port-forwarding, Iroh addresses devices using cryptographic keys, effectively treating the entire global internet as a secure local network.
Key features include:
Direct Connections & NAT Traversal: It automatically bypasses firewalls and NATs using hole-punching, falling back to stateless relays only when necessary.
QUIC Transport: Iroh uses the modern QUIC protocol for reliable, fast data streaming and transfer.
Cross-Language Support: It features complete stability across major platforms and languages including Python, Node.js, Swift, and Kotlin.
End-to-End Encryption: Every connection is secured cryptographically, making it ideal for building local-first, decentralized applications.
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