How does a Nostr VPN work?

WireGuard uses ed25519 keys to establish a tunnel.

But that only identifies a server. We want to identify an operator with Nostr keys. The problem with doing this directly is it leads to spam, as endpoints change. And should be rotated.

Instead, we have operators broadcast a single ed25519 key to the Nostr network. This ed25519 key is in the same format that Wireguard originally uses, and then it signs for all the others. So this way, the Operator doesn’t need to spam jibberish on Nostr each time endpoints change.

Btw bro, mine is:

1add0b6a2ad430c38e9aaead9841c33acc040f43f3b5eec22716e12f9cbfe297

Wireguard configuration files then come signed by the Operator,

HydraVeil automatically and instantly verifies the signature prior to connecting. Using the well-established and highly reviewed openssl library.

The original Nostr note broadcasting the HydraVeil key is displayed to the end-user.

After you pay and download a browser, you connect directly to the node from then on.

So Simplified Privacy can’t see traffic. (unless of course you’re using one of the original developer servers)

Are You Interested in Running a Node?

We're looking for influencers and community members with a business, podcast, website, or some type of contribution to freedom tech or politics. Both so they have a reptuation, that the end-user can evaluate, and it's clear we are not just generating keys on our own. Reach out if that's you. https://simplifiedprivacy.com/hydraveil-node/operator-guide.html

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Gonna look at spinning up a VPN node. I'll be in touch 🖖🏾😎👍🏾⚡

Awesome great to hear from you, looking forward to it

Any clarity on potential liabilities of node operators?

The legal responsibility is pretty low considering we're talking about hosting a VPS bought in crypto, that might be in another country than you. It's a similar concept to a Tor exit node legality wise.

We're looking for people promoting their own brand and making something positive, so it's clear that it's not just us generating a new nostr key. That it's actually another person, and their posts/ideas/work is why they should be trusted.

It's developments like this that will drive Nostr adoption.

good to hear from you thanks