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The '''Skype | The '''Skype protocol''' is a [[proprietary protocol|proprietary]] Internet telephony network based on [[peer-to-peer]] architecture, used by [[Skype]]. The protocol's specifications have not been made publicly available by Skype and official applications using the protocol are [[closed-source]]. | ||
The Skype network is not [[interoperable]] with most other [[Voice over IP]] (VoIP) networks without proper licensing from Skype. Numerous attempts to study and/or [[reverse engineering|reverse engineer]] the protocol have been undertaken to reveal the protocol, investigate security or to allow unofficial clients. | The Skype network is not [[interoperable]] with most other [[Voice over IP]] (VoIP) networks without proper licensing from Skype. Numerous attempts to study and/or [[reverse engineering|reverse engineer]] the protocol have been undertaken to reveal the protocol, investigate security or to allow unofficial clients. | ||