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peer to peer (p2p)

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peer to peer (p2p)- is an internet-based network of individuals where all users have equal access to other users and information.  This network will redefine production, governance, and use-value in the terms of the individual users.

 

Michel Bauwens says:

" specifically designates those processes that aim to increase the most widespread participation by equipotential participants.

P2P processes:

 

  • produce use-value through the free cooperation of producers who have access to distributed capital: this is the P2P production mode, a 'third mode of production' different from for-profit or public production by state-owned enterprises. Its product is not exchange value for a market, but use-value for a community of users.
  • are governed by the community of producers themselves, and not by market allocation or corporate hierarchy: this is the P2P governance mode, or 'third mode of governance.'
  • make use-value freely accessible on a universal basis, through new common property regimes. This is its distribution or 'peer property mode': a 'third mode of ownership,' different from private property or public (state) property." (pg.1)

 

 

 

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