Exploring Darknets and the Deepweb: A Journey into Privacy and Anonymity

🌐The term "darknet" was coined in the 70s to describe networks isolated from ARPANET.

💻Darknets provide take-down resistance, anonymity, and content-richness for users.

🔒Tor is a decentralized anonymity network that allows users to browse the normal internet and hidden services.

🌐Freenet is a decentralized, peer-to-peer filesharing network that offers encryption and privacy.

🌍Darknets have become essential tools in states of political turmoil and for those seeking privacy in a surveillance state.

What is the purpose of darknets?

—Darknets provide users with privacy, anonymity, and a way to bypass censorship or surveillance.

How does Tor work?

—Tor uses a network of relay and exit nodes to encrypt and route internet traffic, providing anonymity for users.

What is Freenet?

—Freenet is a decentralized, peer-to-peer filesharing network that prioritizes privacy and encryption.

Are darknets legal?

—Darknets themselves are legal, but they can facilitate illegal activities just like the public internet.

Why should I care about darknets?

—Darknets offer a way to protect your privacy and bypass censorship in an increasingly monitored online world.

00:00The term "darknet" was coined in the 70s to describe networks isolated from ARPANET.

05:00Tor is a decentralized anonymity network that allows users to browse the normal internet and hidden services.

10:00Freenet is a decentralized, peer-to-peer filesharing network that offers encryption and privacy.

12:30Darknets have become essential tools in states of political turmoil and for those seeking privacy in a surveillance state.