Retroshare is a complete platform with typical messaging client functions, adding others typical of any file transfer program, allowing us to save steps when performing these tasks. As you can see, we are talking about a system that takes full advantage of all the possibilities that P2P technology offers us nowadays, even though its heyday has already passed.

Thanks to its functions, Retroshare allows us to exchange all types of files between the users that are part of the service, with the security offered by the fact that it incorporates the RSA key system. This mode, for those who do not know it, forces the identification of users so that all of them have to provide personal data, eliminating any possibility of being intruders who only want to infect other people's computers.

On the other hand, you have to consider that the exchange of files, always to provide greater security, can only occur between users who are part of this program, without the possibility of doing it without registering. Although some might consider this issue a point against, the truth is that we must not lose sight of the fact that it is simply a matter of choosing one type of software or another.

The same thing that happens with the transfer of files can also apply to the conversations or chats we can maintain within this platform, which are completely encrypted so that no one can access them. And if we add to that the fact that open connections are also encrypted, we can be sure that we are in the presence of one of the most difficult applications today to breach.

On the negative side of these measures we have just mentioned, we find that the encryption of almost all the information makes it more difficult to find certain content than it would be under different circumstances. To clarify before we continue analyzing its features, Retroshare is an excellent alternative for those who prioritize their security over the potential number of results for each file search.

Unlike other platforms, Retroshare does not have central servers that allow connection between users. Still, through a security code, the connection between them can occur whenever both parties want it. In this way, you will be able to create a kind of private network for file transfers, avoiding the laws that in most of the world penalize the use of traditional P2P.

Another exciting feature of this application is that it allows you to download and upload files simultaneously. If any other user wants to take any of your content, it will not affect your experience. You will be able to continue searching at the same time and start downloading as if nothing had happened, having the possibility of carrying out both tasks at the same time.

If you have doubts about the growth of such a network, you should know that since its launch, it has not stopped advancing since known contacts pass new friends to each other, and in this way, everything grows, but in a completely safe way. Its developers emphasized not having the same thing happen as with other similar systems, such as Ares, which are infected with viruses and malware.

On the other hand, we cannot lose sight of Retroshare's support for specific protocols that could significantly help users on certain occasions, such as UPnP or NAT-PMP.

If you want to customize the program, you will also find a more exciting plugins section that will allow you to add different configurations or functions to the original version of the program so that you can take advantage of it much more than before. The fact that some of these functions are not available initially involves making the software as fast and light as possible.

Besides that, Retroshare has an automatic integration in the system tray, which allows us to save several steps when we want to use some of its primary functions, which is not strictly necessary but is certainly appreciated.

Finally, you have to consider some considerations when installing Retroshare, such as the fact that this program requires the installation of Gpg4win, which is included in the original file, so you should not worry too much. On the other hand, we have noticed that although it is translated into Spanish, some words or phrases are somewhat inaccurate, so you should be careful to take their literal meaning in all cases.

Beyond that, we can conclude by saying that Retroshare is undoubtedly an exciting alternative for all users who want to have access to a P2P file transfer environment that is entirely safe. If you are tired of trying your luck with Ares or similar and all you find are viruses or malware, you can be sure that this software will become an excellent ally.