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The action caused a storm of discussions and concerns among users.
The Tor Project explained its decision to remove several network relays that posed a threat to the security and privacy of all users. Tor relays, being key elements in the Tor network's traffic anonymization system, are traditionally run by volunteers who are committed to protecting privacy, security, and freedom of information on the Internet.
However, as it turned out, some of these relay operators participated in a high-risk commercial scheme with cryptocurrencies, which promised financial benefits from tokens without authorization or support from the Tor Project.
The Tor Project stated that such financial schemes pose a serious threat to the integrity of the Tor network and the reputation of the project, as they attract individuals with malicious intentions, put users at risk and violate the volunteer spirit of the Tor community.
The decision to remove the relays triggered extensive discussions in the community regarding relay management policies and violation criteria. The Tor Project stressed that the use of relays for commercial purposes is contrary to the basic principles of the community, which fights against Internet censorship and pervasive surveillance.
Moreover, if the commercial exploitation of relays were to expand, it could lead to the centralization of power in the network in the hands of questionable users, which would undermine the security of the entire network.
One of the users, commenting on the Tor post, claimed that the blocked relays are associated with the ATor project (AirTor), and their number reaches almost a thousand. The Tor Project confirmed that the removal of repeaters is related to Ator, but did not provide any additional information. According to the ATor website, the project aims to support decentralized Internet relay operators with on-chain rewards, as well as expand the offer of open and anonymous protocols through hardware solutions.
The Tor Project explained its decision to remove several network relays that posed a threat to the security and privacy of all users. Tor relays, being key elements in the Tor network's traffic anonymization system, are traditionally run by volunteers who are committed to protecting privacy, security, and freedom of information on the Internet.
However, as it turned out, some of these relay operators participated in a high-risk commercial scheme with cryptocurrencies, which promised financial benefits from tokens without authorization or support from the Tor Project.
The Tor Project stated that such financial schemes pose a serious threat to the integrity of the Tor network and the reputation of the project, as they attract individuals with malicious intentions, put users at risk and violate the volunteer spirit of the Tor community.
The decision to remove the relays triggered extensive discussions in the community regarding relay management policies and violation criteria. The Tor Project stressed that the use of relays for commercial purposes is contrary to the basic principles of the community, which fights against Internet censorship and pervasive surveillance.
Moreover, if the commercial exploitation of relays were to expand, it could lead to the centralization of power in the network in the hands of questionable users, which would undermine the security of the entire network.
One of the users, commenting on the Tor post, claimed that the blocked relays are associated with the ATor project (AirTor), and their number reaches almost a thousand. The Tor Project confirmed that the removal of repeaters is related to Ator, but did not provide any additional information. According to the ATor website, the project aims to support decentralized Internet relay operators with on-chain rewards, as well as expand the offer of open and anonymous protocols through hardware solutions.
