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“An IP address is simply a way to identify a device connected to a computer network. Just as a postal address is used to receive mail at home, an IP address is used to send and receive data between devices connected on the same network. Without an IP address, millions of computer devices would not be able to communicate with each other.”

Lastly, Kindberg believes that P2P system resources have independent lifespans (Deepak and Sanjay 2005).

All these definitions have outlined a profile of P2P technology, each with a specific approach. However, they all agree on two main characteristics. The first is that P2P technology can evolve, as there are no algorithmic or technical restrictions on system size. The second is that it is reliable, because the malfunction of a given node does not affect the entire system (Ding et al. 2005). It offers a wide range of opportunities and paves the way for initiatives and innovations in the field of the sharing economy.

P2P is a technical support and an asset to materialize exchanges between people. It is certainly essential, but it is not enough to make the sharing economy a realistic alternative to hyper-consumption, in terms of an economic model.