Introduction
Despite lacking native support, advanced users can use qBittorrent alongside an ed2k client via two methods: qbittorrent ed2k
Uses a swarm-based system where peers download and upload pieces of a specific file identified by a file or magnet link. ED2K (eDonkey2000): Introduction 4
Protocol Differences: BitTorrent is designed for speed and "spreading files quickly," while ED2K is optimized for longevity and "ensuring files spread as long as possible". qbittorrent ed2k
While qBittorrent won't download ed2k links, it does offer one specific feature for users migrating from that world: IP Filtering (eMule compatible): qBittorrent supports importing IP filter lists in the
is their away to add edk2 links to qbit? · Issue #9403 - GitHub