p2p like communication over nostr could be implemented using ephemeral events (NIP-16, kinds 20000-29999). for file sharing it would be actually more like peer to multiple other peers, and since it's going through relay, pRp (peer-relay-peers). bandwith cost could be covered by zapping relay operator. single file transfer could be executed over multiple relays.
there is a reason why internet became centralized. the main cause was inability to assign IP address to every user which prevented direct communication between users and created need for big tech intermediaries. #nostr is a step in the right direction, but it's not complete solution.
if relay operator doesn't want to allow file sharing (s)he can block certain event kinds. although it would be excellent test of survivability of the protocol and nostr network in the long run.
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pedja
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2023-07-17 07:30:00
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