At its peak, Megaupload was responsible for 4% of all internet traffic. Users uploaded everything from Hollywood leaks to homemade animations. The site operated as a cyberlocker: files were stored, shared via links, and deleted after 90 days of inactivity (unless you paid).
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Megaupload, founded by Kim Dotcom, was one of the titans of this era. It was the go-to destination for downloading... well, everything. At its peak, Megaupload was responsible for 4%