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Systematic Evaluation of LibreSocial—A Peer-to-Peer Framework for Online Social Networks

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  • Newton Masinde

    (Technology of Social Networks, Heinrich Heine University, Universitatsstrasse 1, 40225 Dusseldorf, Germany)

  • Liat Khitman

    (Technology of Social Networks, Heinrich Heine University, Universitatsstrasse 1, 40225 Dusseldorf, Germany)

  • Iakov Dlikman

    (Technology of Social Networks, Heinrich Heine University, Universitatsstrasse 1, 40225 Dusseldorf, Germany)

  • Kalman Graffi

    (Technology of Social Networks, Heinrich Heine University, Universitatsstrasse 1, 40225 Dusseldorf, Germany
    Honda Research Institute Europe GmbH, Carl-Legien-Strasse 30, 63073 Offenbach am Main, Germany)

Abstract

Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks have been under investigation for several years now, with many novel mechanisms proposed as is shown by available articles. Much of the research focused on showing how the proposed mechanism improves system performance. In addition, several applications were proposed to harness the benefits of the P2P networks. Of these applications, online social networks (OSNs) raised much interest particularly because of the scalability and privacy concerns with centralized OSNs, hence several proposals are in existence. However, accompanying studies on the overall performance of the P2P network under the weight of the OSN applications outside simulations are very few, if any. In this paper, the aim is to undertake a systematic evaluation of the performance of a P2P framework for online social networks called LibreSocial. Benchmark tests are designed, taking into account the random behavior of users, effects of churn on system stability and effect of replication factor. We manage to run benchmark tests for up to 2000 nodes and show the performance against costs of the system in general. From the results it is evident that LibreSocial’s performance is capable of meeting the needs of users.

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  • Newton Masinde & Liat Khitman & Iakov Dlikman & Kalman Graffi, 2020. "Systematic Evaluation of LibreSocial—A Peer-to-Peer Framework for Online Social Networks," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-27, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:12:y:2020:i:9:p:140-:d:401906
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    1. Enrico Franchi & Agostino Poggi & Michele Tomaiuolo, 2016. "Blogracy: A Peer-to-Peer Social Network," International Journal of Distributed Systems and Technologies (IJDST), IGI Global, vol. 7(2), pages 37-56, April.
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    1. Kassen, Maxat, 2021. "Understanding decentralized civic engagement: Focus on peer-to-peer and blockchain-driven perspectives on e-participation," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 66(C).

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