This content has been automatically translated from Ukrainian.
IP (IP) can mean different things depending on the context. Here are the main meanings:
- IP address (English: Internet Protocol address)
- This is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network (computer, smartphone, server).
- Example of an IPv4 address: 192.168.0.1
- Used for routing data on the network.
- IP as intellectual property (Intellectual Property)
- Refers to copyrights, trademarks, patents, brands, etc.
- In pop culture: when they say "this game is a new IP," they mean a new original brand, storyline, universe.
- IP in esports / gaming
- Can mean "gaming franchise" or "champion IP" in the context of League of Legends, i.e., a set of character traits.
