When eMule was first released in 2002, it relied entirely on the eDonkey2000 protocol (eD2k). This architecture was centralized, relying on a network of independent servers that acted as traffic directors.
: It is critical to use a verified server list (like those from eMule Security ) to avoid "fake servers" that may track user activity or provide corrupt files. emule servers kad
For modern use: always keep KAD enabled, use SSL servers, and forward UDP 4672. When eMule was first released in 2002, it