Bram Cohen is an American computer programmer best known for creating the peer-to-peer file sharing protocol called BitTorrent. This technology allows users to share large files efficiently over the internet by breaking them into smaller pieces and distributing them among multiple users. Cohen was born on November 12, 1975, in Buffalo, New York. He founded BitTorrent, Inc. in 2004 to further develop and promote the protocol. In addition to his work on BitTorrent, Cohen has been involved in various projects related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, contributing to the evolution of digital file sharing and online transactions.