Peer-to-peer

(P2P).

Peer-to-peer describes relationships or structures between relative equals, usually without a direct intermediary.

For example, peer-to-peer lending is direct lending and borrowing between non-financial businesses, contrasted with traditional bank-based lending.

Sometimes written 'peer to peer'.

See also

• C2C
• Crowdfunding
• Cryptocurrency
• Due diligence
• Financial intermediary
• Intermediary
• P2P
• Peer coaching
• Peer-to-peer lending
• Purchase to pay cycle
• Ripple payment protocol