GhostShare - reliable and anonymous P2P video distribution

P2P networks have emerged as a powerful multimedia content distribution mechanism. However, the widespread deployment of P2P networks are hindered by several issues, especially ones that influence end-user satisfaction, including privacy protection. In this paper, we propose GhostShare, a P2P network built on the pastry substrate, to distribute video content. The primary design goals of GhostShare are anonymity and load balancing for participating peers. We present simulation results that prove the effectiveness of GhostShare´s load balancing mechanism and provide an analysis of the anonymity scheme.