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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by 0therbit5@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

I was looking for something different from Tor and not like I2P. Someone give a look on Lokinet? What's your thoughts?

Edit : I know that is based on oninon nodes I mean about the privacy feature and what have to offer more

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[-] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 12 points 1 year ago

I am concerned that the payment for starting a node would create an effect opposite of what's advertised. Looked it up and the cost of setting up a node is more than all my savings. That absolutely deters an average Joe who just wants to contribute to the network. Who would want and be able to set up a node then? Either crypto enthusiasts or someone who has big funds already. Like big corporations and government agencies. Also if the operators of the nodes receive money, that means someone would have to lose money, right? Sounds a little bit like a pyramid. Maybe I am wrong, but the logic seems weird.

[-] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure it's a pyramid structure. To me what you have described is rather a service provider structure. In a pyramid those who pay don't get anything in return, no?

[-] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

I mean, I am confused where they would take the money if we assume everyone who paid to set up a node gets 100% of their money back.

[-] gonzoknowsdotcom1@monero.town 7 points 1 year ago

Just stick to signal, briar and matrix for now, this network still needs to stand the test of time

[-] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago

Those are messaging apps, totally different things. What OP tells about is overlay networks over the internet that hide your traffic.

[-] gonzoknowsdotcom1@monero.town 1 points 1 year ago

Briar is a network it uses tor as well

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago

Tor is to lokinet just as briar is to session

[-] Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

Can also recommend signal and matrix

[-] authed@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

Briar is probably the best of the 3 except that it uses too much battery

[-] Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago
[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago

It seems promising but its not the only player in the game. Tor is the oldest and most reliable but there is also i2p and the new freenet

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