LimeWire became the face of mass file-sharing after Napster’s decline, offering free access to music and media through the Gnutella network. Despite its technical flaws and bundled spyware, it gained massive popularity, especially among college students. Its founder, Mark Gorton, attempted to monetize the platform with a Pro version, but the service was ultimately defined by piracy. Legal pressure mounted as the RIAA targeted LimeWire for inducing copyright infringement, culminating in a $105 million settlement. The Grokster Supreme Court decision played a key role, establishing the 'inducement' doctrine that reshaped liability for tech platforms. Meanwhile, Spotify emerged as a legal alternative, shifting the industry toward streaming. Though LimeWire influenced digital culture and copyright law, the hosts argue it was more of a footnote than a pioneer, lacking the transformative impact of earlier innovators.