Sharedrop offers a secure, efficient, and user-friendly file sharing experience, addressing the limitations of traditional systems. By combining the benefits of cloud storage, peer-to-peer networking, and cryptographic techniques, Sharedrop provides a novel solution for file sharing in personal and professional settings. Our evaluation demonstrates Sharedrop's effectiveness in real-world scenarios, making it a viable alternative to existing file sharing systems.
is a browser-based, peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfer application inspired by Apple’s AirDrop. It enables direct file sharing between devices on the same local network without requiring centralized servers, cloud storage, or user accounts. sharedrop
For personal, local, non-critical transfers, it is excellent. For anything requiring integrity, attribution, or confidentiality against a local network attacker, a tool like (with PAKE) or an encrypted USB drive is superior. Sharedrop offers a secure, efficient, and user-friendly file
Imagine you're at a conference and you need to share a presentation with a colleague. You both have laptops, but you don't have a cable to transfer the file. You also don't have the time to email the file or upload it to a cloud storage service. For anything requiring integrity
: You do not need to sign up, log in, or provide an email address to share files.