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March 12, 2013, 06:56:27 PM
#8
As I have understood, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks, used to hide online identity) are popular among many BTC users. Do you use a VPN and if so why/why not?

Also, I would like to hear which VPNs accept Bitcoins.

TorrentFreak just updated their (highly recommended) post on exactly that, here:

http://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-that-take-your-anonymity-seriously-2013-edition-130302/

Check it out.

Toni
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Another block in the wall
March 12, 2013, 06:48:30 PM
#7
VPN simply changes your default Ip address to something else, it has nothing to do with protecting your social network.
Who said anything thing about social network? I am aware that you cannot hide your identity if you log into FB or gmail or whatever. But you can surf much of the internet whilst staying anonymous if you use a VPN.

Hopefully someone else can provide some insight into the pros and cons on this.

Ok, so you're not a total newb.......

If you have a static Ip address, then VPN is recommended.

newbie
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March 12, 2013, 10:48:11 AM
#6
I feel like I should... but i dont   Embarrassed
newbie
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March 12, 2013, 08:19:24 AM
#5
VPN was mainly be used to acces a local network when you are not "local".

Some use it to hide where they are surfing from, but its not entirely secure and can be traced.
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March 12, 2013, 07:59:26 AM
#4
Just use VPN to connect to network at home. No need to hide my activity with Bitcoin
sr. member
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Neptune, Scalable Privacy
March 12, 2013, 07:03:42 AM
#3
VPN simply changes your default Ip address to something else, it has nothing to do with protecting your social network.
Who said anything thing about social network? I am aware that you cannot hide your identity if you log into FB or gmail or whatever. But you can surf much of the internet whilst staying anonymous if you use a VPN.

Hopefully someone else can provide some insight into the pros and cons on this.
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Another block in the wall
March 12, 2013, 06:18:01 AM
#2
VPN simply changes your default Ip address to something else, it has nothing to do with protecting your social network.



sr. member
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Neptune, Scalable Privacy
March 12, 2013, 05:51:37 AM
#1
Hi!

As I have understood, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks, used to hide online identity) are popular among many BTC users. Do you use a VPN and if so why/why not?

Also, I would like to hear which VPNs accept Bitcoins.

Regards,
Sword Smith
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