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12. VIDEO HOSTING

YouTube is famous for censoring and cancelling content creators, raising the alarm bells about online freedom of speech and the need for privacy-respecting, censorship-resistant alternatives.

Moving away from YouTube is difficult though, as it has the largest repository of video content in the world. That said, the onus is on us to support platforms which champion privacy and/or free speech so that honest content has an outlet.

Stop Using: YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch

Start Using:

🔻 BitChute is a decentralized video-sharing offering a censorship-resistant environment for content creators and viewers, making it an ideal alternative to centralised platforms.

🔻 LBRY is an open-source, peer-to-peer content distribution network that allows users to upload and share videos while maintaining control over their content. This platform doesn't rely on a centralized authority, reducing the risk of censorship.

🔻 Peertube is a decentralized video-sharing platform built on WebTorrent technology. It's an open-source project prioritising privacy and free speech. PeerTube uses a peer-to-peer model to reduce server load and provide an ad-free experience without tracking user activities.

🔻 Rumble is perhaps most recognised as a censorship free YouTube alternative. On their website, they state “we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage”. The question remains, how much data is collected, what constitutes abuse and for how long can they resist censorship? That said, it's still better than YouTube.

Dig Deeper:

https://vdocipher.com/blog/2021/02/top-12-online-video-platforms-like-youtube-2021/#:~:text=Few%20alternate%20video%20platforms%20similar,Alternative%2C%20Vimeo%20alternative%20and%20more

Co ⚡or 1y ago

14. BUYING BITCOIN

There is no disputing that Bitcoin is the most secure P2P network ever built. The on-ramps and off-ramps cannot boast the same level of assuredness, as centralized exchanges are widely recognised as a point of weakness, censorship and privacy abuse.

In contrast, P2P networks like BitTorrent, LimeWire or The Pirate Bay could never be shut down because they provide no single point of failure. P2P Bitcoin exchanges embody the same spirit and technology that underpins the torrent sites, creating marketplaces that allow people to buy and sell Bitcoin.

Stop Using: Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, Bitstamp, Revolut, OKX, Paypal,

Start Using:

🔻 Bisq is FOSS, is fully decentralized bitcoin exchange that enables P2P trading without KYC/AML checks. A self-hosted interface provides direct, anonymous transactions. It offers different types of payments, including face-to-face and cash, making it an ideal KYC-free solution.

🔻 RoboSats is a peer-to-peer, non-custodial Bitcoin exchange ideal for onboarding new users as it’s easy and quick to use. It requires no KYC since it’s based on pseudonymous avatars that allow customers to trade Bitcoin over the Lightning Network using the TOR browser only.

🔻 Vexl is non-custodial P2P mobile app without KYC/AML requirements. It provides a simple, inclusive, secure and private way to buy and sell BTC as it was intended: peer-to-peer.

🔻 Noones enables anonymous peer-to-peer bitcoin trades through an encrypted messaging system and secure payment channels. This platform eliminates intermediaries, ensuring user privacy and freedom.

🔻 Hodl Hodl connects buyers and sellers of cryptocurrency for direct P2P trading without KYC/AML checks. Users remain anonymous while securely exchanging bitcoin within a decentralized marketplace.

🔻 Peach is a decentralized marketplace unites buyers and sellers through encrypted messaging channels, eliminating intermediaries and compliance demands. Anonymity is preserved.

🔻 LocalCoinSwap is a KYC-free, peer-to-peer, non-custodial exchange that uses escrow protection for users who can buy and sell bitcoin with several payment methods, including cash in-person, cash by mail and gift cards for better anonymity.

Dig Deeper:

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/how-to-buy-bitcoin-anonymously

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Co ⚡or 1y ago

15. DNS SERVERS

A DNS server is like a phone book that helps your computer find the address of a website you are trying to visit. Unfortunately, free DNS providers and local ISPs have removed many of the phone book's pages and track every page you turn. To solve this, you just need to find a different DNS.

Stop Using: Google Public DNS, Comcast DNS, Verizon DNS, OpenDNS and the default DNS from Local ISPs.

Start Using:

🔻 NextDNS blocks security threats, ads, and trackers while providing easy setup guides for all systems. Enjoy a free plan with up to 300,000 queries/month or upgrade for premium features.

🔻 AdGuard DNS offers ad-blocking and tracker-blocking capabilities with support for encrypted protocols like DoT and DoH. The free plan is limited to five devices.

🔻 Quad9 provides an open DNS recursive service that prioritizes security and privacy, offering a free solution for all users.

🔻 Cloudflare high-performance DNS resolver supports encrypted protocols like DoT and DoH while maintaining fast speeds and reliability.

🔻 Pie-Hole DNS is a self-hosted solution ideal for experts using Raspberry Pi or Linux-based systems. It offers powerful ad-blocking capabilities with customizable settings.

🔻 dnscrypt-proxy provides a flexible, open-source DNS proxy supporting modern encrypted protocols like DoH, DNSCrypt V2, and Anonymized DNSCrypt.

🔻 Unbound is a validating, recursive, caching DNS resolver that supports DNS-over-TLS for enhanced privacy. It's designed to be fast, lean, and secure with regular audits.

🔻 Nebula offers a light-weight, customizable, and battery-efficient DNS changer for Android devices. Perfect for those looking for a simple yet effective solution.

🔻 DNSCloak is an iOS GUI wrapper that enables encrypted DNS on iPhones and iPads by utilizing dnscrypt-proxy. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing DNS settings.

Dig Deeper:

https://recordedfuture.com/threat-intelligence-101/cyber-threat-landscape/dns-servers

https://privacytools.io/encrypted-dns

https://dnswatch.com/dns-docs/

Co ⚡or 1y ago

16. SEARCH ENGINES

"Search" is overwhelmingly dominated by a small number of companies, particularly Google (90%) and Microsoft. These companies are filtering, favouring, and blocking results. Sadly many of the private search engines rely on these companies as a data source, and as such their results are filtered by default. Search Engines also track everything we search, they literally know our thoughts better than we do.

The battle here is on two fronts (privacy & censorship).

Privacy-preserving and censorship-resistant search engines provide an alternative to the Google panopticon. So it's highly recommended to protect ourselves and support these companies.

Stop Using: Google Search, Bing, Yandex, Yahoo (Bing)

Start Using:

🔻 Brave Search is a private and secure search engine that respects user privacy. Built on Brave's blockchain-based platform, it aims to provide users with accurate and relevant results while keeping data collection and tracking at bay.

🔻 DuckDuckGo doesn't track or store user data. Its focus on user privacy has made it a go-to option for those an escape from excessive tracking. DuckDuckGo has no relationship with Google, nor do they source any of our search results from Google.

🔻 MetaGer is a German-developed search engine that prioritizes user privacy through encrypted connections and anonymized search results.

🔻 Startpage is a Netherlands-based search engine that anonymizes your searches by using proxies to retrieve results from Google without storing any personal information.

🔻 Searx_engine is a decentralized, privacy-preserving search engine that allows users to access multiple search engines simultaneously. Its focus on user privacy and transparency has made it a popular choice among privacy-conscious individuals.

🔻 Mojeek is a UK-based search engine that aims to provide accurate results while respecting user privacy. It uses its own index of websites and doesn't rely on third-party data sources.

🔻 Swisscows is a Swiss based search engine that prioritizes user privacy by not storing any personal information or tracking user data.

🔻 Qwant is a France-based search engine that doesn't store user data or logs. Its decentralized approach to search ensures a more private experience for users while providing accurate and relevant results.

Dig Deeper:

https://restoreprivacy.com/private-search-engine/

https://privacytools.io/private-search

Pierre 1y ago

Friends don’t let friends use google products.