ICE Protocol - Definition, History and Explanation

Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE) is a technique used to facilitate peer-to-peer communication on the internet, particularly when there are barriers such as NAT or firewalls. ICE addresses these challenges by gathering local IP address, utilizing STUN and TURN protocols, exchanging candidate pairs, and assigning priority scores for data transmission. It plays a crucial role in modern communication applications like VoIP and WebRTC.