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# Peer-to-Peer
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The `bitcore-p2p` module provides peer-to-peer networking capabilities for [Bitcore](https://github.com/bitpay/bitcore), and includes [Peer](peer.md) and [Pool](pool.md) classes. A [Message](messages.md) class is also exposed, in addition to [several types of messages](messages.md). Pool will maintain connection to several peers, Peers represents a node in the bitcoin network, and Message represents data sent to and from a Peer. For detailed technical information about the bitcoin protocol, please visit the [Protocol Specification](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Protocol_specification) on the Bitcoin Wiki.
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## Installation
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Peer-to-peer is implemented as a separate module.
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For node projects:
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```bash
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npm install bitcore-p2p --save
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```
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## Quick Start
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```javascript
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var Peer = require('bitcore-p2p').Peer;
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var peer = new Peer({host: '5.9.85.34'});
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// handle events
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peer.on('inv', function(message) {
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// message.inventory[]
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});
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peer.connect();
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```
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