Routing algorithm using SkipNet and small-world for peer-to-peer system

Abstract

In this paper, we design a new routing algorithm using SkipNet and Small-World for peer-to-peer system. The algorithm divides the routing space into two layers, SkipNet layer and Small-World layer. In the SkipNet layer, the routing method using numeric ID is discussed. In the Small-World layer, the routing method using small-world theoretical results is discussed. We also consider the dynamic circumstance-the node's join and departure. The comparison of our algorithm with other algorithms is presented. Our algorithm supports content and path locality, it is very important for security consideration. In our algorithm, a few shortcuts to distant peers are inserted with some probabilities and the average path length is reduced. The preliminary simulation results show that our algorithm is efficient. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.