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Vortex: A High-Performance Rust BitTorrent Client for Linux

A hands-on exploration of Vortex, a high-performance Rust BitTorrent client built on io_uring. Join me as I install it, test it with a real torrent, and discover what makes it unique in the BitTorrent ecosystem. This is a practical learning journey—complete with actual commands, outputs, and real-world performance results from downloading a 1.5 GB ISO in just 63 seconds.

Review and Setup Guide for UNIT3D

UNIT3D is one of the fully featured BitTorrent Indexes that promises a robust, customizable, and community-driven experience. In this first post of our review series at Torrust, we’ll dive into UNIT3D, evaluating its features, installation process, and overall usability. Whether you're an open-source advocate or a BitTorrent expert, this guide will help you understand the ins and outs of UNIT3D, including a step-by-step tutorial to set it up on a Digital Ocean droplet.