Description: (Computer Programmer, Best Known as the Author of the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) BitTorrent Protocol)
Bram Cohen, an American computer programmer, is well-known for inventing the peer-to-peer (P2P) BitTorrent protocol, which transformed file sharing. He played a pivotal role in co-founding CodeCon and coordinating P2P-hackers gatherings in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cohen also collaborated on Codeville and created the Chia cryptocurrency, which introduced the groundbreaking proof of space-time consensus algorithm. His remarkable contributions in the tech sector highlight his prowess in pioneering technologies and dedication to propelling the realm of computer science forward.