Techlore Talks Busting Myths of Decentralized VPNs with Safing
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Oct 12, 2022 Daniel Hovie, CTO of Safing, dives into the innovative world of decentralized VPNs with a focus on the Safing Private Network (SPN). He explains its multi-hop onion encryption that enhances privacy and contrasts SPN with traditional VPNs, emphasizing its pragmatic trust model. Listeners will learn how SPN simplifies user experience compared to Tor while maintaining robust performance. Daniel also discusses the current alpha status of SPN, its geo-unblocking features, and tips for navigating the complex landscape of decentralized VPNs.
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Onion Encryption Without Single-Server Trust
- SPN combines onion-style multi-hop encryption to avoid trusting a single VPN server.
- That design reduces the need to transfer trust from ISP to one provider while keeping performance aims in mind.
Enable SPN Through Portmaster For App Control
- Use SPN via Portmaster for one-click system-wide protection and per-app rules.
- Configure latency-sensitive apps to bypass or use a speed-focused route inside Portmaster.
Expect High Speeds But Monitor Scaling
- Expect current SPN speeds in the hundreds of Mbps but watch for scaling effects.
- Rely on paid funding to ensure bandwidth by maintaining operator-hosted nodes as the network grows.