Today’s internet infrastructure faces challenges of access, affordability and censorship. DePINs propose a solution through a decentralized network.
Virtual private network (VPN) News
A virtual private network, most commonly known as a VPN, is a service that allows users to create a private network connection when using a public network. It ensures that a user’s online activity is protected and allows them to use a public network safely.
There are several advantages of using a VPN. First, a private network provides access to numerous network-related services and resources for a closed group of approved users. Traffic coming in to and out of the network only goes through those nodes that are a part of the private network. Therefore, one can access the internet privately, as users’ network activity is not linked to their IP address.
Furthermore, there is traffic segregation, which means that neither the traffic specific to the private network nor the extraneous traffic affects each other. In addition, a VPN offers extra security against hackers and other parties interested in a user’s personal data, such as third parties like a government or internet service provider. Through a virtual private network, it is possible to avoid censorship by bypassing geographical boundaries. It’s a more accessible, secure way to access corporate networks and browse the internet safely in public locations.
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Nym’s Harry Halpin and Chelsea Manning tell The Agenda podcast that privacy is paramount and centralized VPNs can’t be truly trusted.
1258Users attempting to access Spark Protocol with a virtual private network will not be able to, sparking criticism from supporters of privacy.
12362Explore how to use a VPN for enhanced online security and privacy using step-by-step instructions.
2576The judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case wants some help navigating the world of encrypted messaging, privacy apps, and virtual private networks.
6618A federal judge said there was “probable cause” to believe that SBF engaged in activities that could land him in jail until his trial in October.
12460Sam Bankman-Fried is, for the most part, still able to freely access the internet through various devices. Prosecutors want to change that.
12942Lawyers representing the former FTX CEO and U.S. prosecutors requested until Feb. 17 to discuss the impact using a VPN could have on Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions.
6924The NYM Innovation Fund will support research on mixnets and privacy-enhancing technologies.
4686As some countries block sites and jam communications, this project is vowing to offer a "truly decentralized and anonymous alternative to the regular internet."
19180Decentralized private networks offer the benefits of VPNs, but with additional advantages that exclude a central point of control.
28968Picking Chainlink over its competitors was an easy decision for Waterhouse.
5562The app is among the top 5 most popular DApps in the world and it is available for both Android, iOS, and macOS users.
11524Brave Browser takes the security and privacy of iPhones and iPads to the next level by partnering with Guardian, provider of VPN and Firewall services.
6563U.S.-based company launched a VPN app for iOS users after witnessing a surge in VPN services demand across the world.
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