Nostr Web Client

"VPN mode" is way worse than actual support for socks5 proxy.

VPN mode has to actively tunnel all the app's traffic through a VPN android interface. It's a hack, not a proper solution. Tor is not a vpn.

If you are using an actual vpn, you cannot use it concurrently with Orbot's vpn mode because android only supports 1 vpn slot at a given time.

daniele 2y ago

I know I know... but it is a nice option until sock5 proxy support would be more common. I agree that this is the path*. I was just pointing out that there is an option for other nostr clients (also micro ones, not necessary full social media ones).

> If you are using an actual vpn, you cannot use it concurrently with Orbot's vpn mode because android only supports 1 vpn slot at a given time.

Yes, this is the worst point.

* A slightly different PoV: using Tor in a VPN style I can be sure that the app never escape the tunnel leaking some data, using socket I need to trust the app implementation.

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sommerfeld 2y ago

True on the last point, never considered that. Although that is somewhat mitigated if the app is FOSS and has a lot of eyes on it.

06054833... 2y ago

You can use Netguard as a kill switch.

Block the internet access for the app in Netguard then configure the app to use Tor proxy.

If Orbot has no connection the app has no access to the internet.

daniele 2y ago

Great solution, thanks.

PS: Add a LN address for easy zaps :)