# Peer-to-peer Communication Between Nodes Peer-to-peer (P2P) communication enables nodes to self-organize into a globally distributed network of Cardano block producers and relays, and also self-optimize, choosing the best and more performant connected nodes and disconnecting from less performant ones. Information is exchanged between nodes to enable a flexible network topology that automatically adapts to dynamically changing network conditions. This further boosts network decentralization, resilience and robustness. The network's P2P architecture includes four elements: * P2P Governor * Connection Manager * Server * Inbound Protocol Governor [Read more](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2021/04/06/boosting-network-decentralization-with-p2p/) about P2P communication in Cardano. [Read more](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2021/03/31/decentralization-to-d-0-day-and-beyond/) about Cardano’s decentralization drive. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://cardano-wiki.gitbook.io/cardano/how-does-cardano-work/table-of-contents/peer-to-peer-communication-between-nodes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.