The document presents a novel replication strategy called Bloomcast for efficient full-text retrieval in unstructured peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, utilizing lightweight distributed hash tables and bloom filters to enhance communication efficiency and ensure high recall rates. It discusses various searching schemes and the vulnerabilities associated with P2P networks, emphasizing the need for self-certification to maintain identity and trust among peers. The results demonstrate that Bloomcast significantly reduces communication costs and improves query performance compared to traditional flooding approaches.