Analysis
Switzerland is on the verge of dramatically increasing surveillance requirements for VPNs, social networks and messaging apps. Are crypto projects at risk?
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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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Messaging apps gather users’ data and violate their privacy. Session co-founder Kee Jeffreys says encryption and decentralization are the solution.
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Nym says its virtual private network can be used fully anonymously and will help protect journalists and activists from government, corporate and AI surveillance.
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An NFT project is bridging the gap between digital collectibles and real-world utility, reshaping how tokenized assets create tangible value.
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Sebastian Bürgel, vice president of technology at Gnosis and founder of Hopr, argues that hyperfinancialization and profit-seeking are a threat to privacy and the crypto sector.
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Cointelegraph Research examines how the U2U Network leverages DePIN to solve enterprise challenges in scalability, security and compliance.
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The expanding need for bandwidth-intensive apps places pressure on the existing internet infrastructure. DePIN projects like U2U Network propose a solution by allowing users to share bandwidth, resulting in a more robust, decentralized internet.
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Variant Fund chief legal officer Jake Chervinsky says geofencing is an extreme measure to ensure compliance with US law.
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VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.
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The Agenda catches up with previous guests to see how they managed in 2024 and discuss their plans for 2025.
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Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents.
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Today’s internet infrastructure faces challenges of access, affordability and censorship. DePINs propose a solution through a decentralized network.
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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.
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Users attempting to access Spark Protocol with a virtual private network will not be able to, sparking criticism from supporters of privacy.
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Explore how to use a VPN for enhanced online security and privacy using step-by-step instructions.
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