The uTorrent Protocol Explained: How μTP Improves Peer-to-Peer Networking

The uTorrent Transport Protocol (μTP) is a UDP-based protocol designed to make peer-to-peer file sharing faster, fairer, and more network-friendly. By using delay-based congestion control instead of traditional loss-based methods, μTP intelligently utilizes spare bandwidth while yielding to latency-sensitive traffic such as web browsing and video calls. This article explores how μTP works, why it was introduced, and how it improves both user experience and overall network health in modern BitTorrent ecosystems.