>It exists to prevent authorities, isps, or other snoops from being able to see what web-sites you visit. Its VPN-like qualities also make it good for circumven

>It exists to prevent authorities, isps, or other snoops from being able to see what web-sites you visit. Its VPN-like qualities also make it good for circumventing blocklists that work via banned destination site lists. Well, yes and no. It was developed by US Naval Intelligence to provide a way for agents to get information to their handlers without compromising themselves. Yes, it performs the roles you specify, but that's not why it exists.