SMRTR ProgrammingApr 7, 2026Hacker News

Proxypunch: P2P Gaming Without Port Forwarding

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Proxypunch creates direct peer-to-peer gaming connections without port forwarding using UDP tunnels and NAT hole punching. Players configure ports and connect through a matchmaking server while games communicate via localhost.

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