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I think to some extent, the Tor network coordinators are needed to prevent correlation attacks, are they not? I'll keep an eye on Nym, but I am pretty skeptica
by cowtools 4y ago
I think to some extent, the Tor network coordinators are needed to prevent correlation attacks, are they not?
I'll keep an eye on Nym, but I am pretty skeptical of any network that relies on a cryptocurrency scheme to operate, especially one with staking like Lokinet. Hypothetically it could work as an incentive structure, but the probabilistic nature of privacy schemes don't bode well, and I think the incentives for HODLing usually displace any actual interest in the network as a service.
Additionally, I have a hard time imagining Tor or I2P being displaced due to network effects, especially if it requires purchasing cryptocurrency, which is already pretty difficult.
- pfundstein 4y agoThe author clearly has an agenda, and completely ignores hidden services of Tor which is one of it's most used and secure features.
- woojoo666 4y ago> completely ignores hidden services of Tor which is one of it's most used and secure features. While it would be nice if more web services like Instagram or Reddit were available from hidden services, but unfortunately they aren't. The vast majority of websites are still on the clearnet, and Nym seems to be trying to improve privacy on that front.