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Myconet: A Fungi-Inspired Model for Superpeer-Based Peer-to-Peer Overlay Topologies | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

Myconet: A Fungi-Inspired Model for Superpeer-Based Peer-to-Peer Overlay Topologies


Abstract:

Unstructured peer-to-peer networks can be extremely flexible, but, because of size, complexity, and high variability in peers' capacity and reliability, it is a continuin...Show More

Abstract:

Unstructured peer-to-peer networks can be extremely flexible, but, because of size, complexity, and high variability in peers' capacity and reliability, it is a continuing challenge to build peer-to-peer systems that are resilient to failure and effectively manage their available resources. We present Myconet, an approach to superpeer overlay construction inspired by the sophisticated, robust, root-like structures of fungal hyphae. Myconet models regular peers as biomass, and superpeers as hyphae that attract and concentrate biomass, while maintaining strong inter-connections with one another. Simulations of the Myconet peer-to-peer protocol show promising results in terms of network stabilization, response to catastrophic failure, capacity utilization, and proportion of peers to superpeers, when compared to other unstructured approaches.
Date of Conference: 14-18 September 2009
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 30 October 2009
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Conference Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Department of Computer Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Department of Computer Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Department of Computer Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

I. Introduction

Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks are highly-decentralized, distributed systems potentially scaling to millions of peers. P2P networks require high levels of self-management and resilience in the face of changing conditions, as central authorization or supervision is impractical or impossible. Overlays impose a topology on top of these often chaotic networks, and act as an enabler for other services (such as search or routing). Overlays may be either structured (as, for example, with deterministically-placed distributed hash tables) or unstructured.

Department of Computer Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Department of Computer Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Department of Computer Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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