Dude, you are a life saver. Ive been wanting to connect to i2pd for years, but was a bit skeptical based on how complicated it could get to set it up. Now its time to take care of business
feds don't care because you're not doing anything that's really illegal or disruptive. they only care if there is physical tangible consequences to their monopolies on force, ideas, money, etc. ideas on the darknet are easily counteracted with tons of media propaganda
the virgin mental outlaw: i have darknets running on my own private server, my pc has custom coded lynooks kernel, and im behind 300 proxies. the chad CIA: haha how do i open pdf
Now that TOR network is blocked in Russia by government, I2P network and self-hosted VPN service on VPS are the only options to fight against censorship.
@@ZVLIAN Well, yes and no. The famous and reputable torrent trackers were blocked by ISPs a few years ago, but just recently TOR networks were also blocked, because they were commonly used by people to fight against censorship enforcement and government surveillance. The torrent trackers are not going anywhere AFAIK for the rest of the world. TOR blockade just made more difficult to access them from Russia.
@@SkyenNovaA yes, bridges work until they become individually blocked by ISPs. The process to get new bridges IPs is complicated, when you don't have access to Tor project website via "clear net".
Thanks for the incredible guide. But thing about running relays at home is most ISPs now a days provide dynamic IPs which are behind Carrier Grade NATs and they don't allow port forwarding. :(
The biggest thing that prevents hosting from home is assymetric speeds where you might get 1000 Mbps down but only 40 Mbps up. If you want any more then it has to be a prohibitively expensive business account. i2p is great because of the P2P structure, so hosting isn't as painful.
Advanced smrs were retrofitted to all metropolitan areas. Industry prospered: extreme bandwidth for cheap became the norm. AI controlled businesses allowed a new form of democracy. A bitcoin inexpensively powered .. .. allowed only the great things about nation states to replicate amounst the human civilization.
afaik there were some insecure implementations of it on older router firmware, it would also make it easier for malware to spread to other devices if one becomes compromised.
@@MentalOutlaw Seems like something you wanna have off if you're going for security. I found this in one source (upguard), it says: To prevent such infectious connections from occurring, the entire attack surface associated with a UPnP connection must be kept updated with the latest patches. This includes routers, firewalls, antivirus software, and all IoT devices that are to be connected.
@@surewhynot6259 someone might have a school or work laptop on the network, or just litterally any guest with wifi access. Any of those could lead a problem. There's literally no reason to enable upnp, if you go all the way tor/i2p kind of thing.
Yeah, this is what I was thinking. As long as I2P is configured to not allow connections to its web console using its public ip addresses, then it should be fine.
Hi Mental Outlaw, I love your channel. I thought I'd suggest you might want to change the title of this one - if legislation changes and they decide you are doing something illegal, this title could be damning in a later trial. Thanks very much for all the info you give us. I gave you a thumbs-up/like !
If there were a way to make Tor exit nodes 'safer' then I am sure we could all just shove a docker container up, same for I2P... maybe that is the solution, so that if someone comes to mash it down a container would be easier to 'self destruct' and defunct the node?
I know that the container exists but you look stupid deleting it only for them to know it came from your address. Not to mention your TH-cam watch history confirms you are tech literate
Noob question: if in the Tor network each node is responsible for encrypting and decrypting the same layer of protection then that should mean that each decryption key is stored offline and only useable by the node responsible for that layer. However in the i2p network different servers are responsible for encryption and decryption. Does that mean that the encryption key has to be sent across the web to another server? This seems like a security vulnerability.
Tor Network: In the Tor network, the traffic between nodes is encrypted in multiple layers (onion layers), and each node in the chain only decrypts one layer, revealing the next node's identity to which the traffic should be sent. This allows each node to only know about its immediate predecessor and successor, enhancing privacy. Each node is aware only of its part in the route, which is determined by the circuit established when the user connects to the network. I2P Network: In the I2P network, the routing is done differently. Instead of the onion routing used in Tor, I2P uses a "garlic routing" scheme. In garlic routing, messages are bundled together in garlic cloves, each with its own encryption layer. Each node removes one layer of encryption and then forwards the remaining clove to the next node. Unlike Tor, where each node knows only about its predecessor and successor, I2P nodes have knowledge of the entire route, making it different in terms of anonymity characteristics. In the case of I2P, because each node knows the entire route, it's true that the encryption key has to be sent across the network. However, the encryption keys are encrypted themselves, and multiple layers of encryption provide security. The nodes are trusted to properly forward the encrypted data without revealing the content. While the differences in encryption and routing between Tor and I2P have led to various discussions regarding their security properties, it's important to note that both networks have their own design philosophies and trade-offs. Both networks strive to provide anonymity and privacy for users, but their approaches and security models are distinct. Security vulnerabilities can exist in any system, and network design choices can impact the potential attack vectors. It's crucial for the developers of these networks to carefully consider security implications and continually improve their protocols based on the latest research and understanding of potential risks.
how safe are we on i2p since you act like a torrent and you become (possibly an exit node) from the feds? can the feds get you on the activity to certain web sites that are requested based on the urls despite the content being encrypted how good is your plausible deniability? (oh i dont know anything about the sites that you claim i am accessing) at least with tor you are NOT handling others traffic because by default the relaying and exit node is disabled so you should be safer on tor when visiting safer sites
To improve online safety from surveillance setup your own VPN service on a VPS, from there connect to another VPS hosting your I2P node and/or Tor middle or exit node.
Someone should really be replicating some defi programs for the dark webs. Tor, i2p, freenet. Thats the only way to bypass KYC and access these programs long term. Crypto needs to go back to its roots.
I'm not sure why ssh forwarding a port over the internet would be an issue. It's no less secure than ssh-ing into a server shell over the internet. Everything is [suppose to be] encrypted. 🤔
I don't agree with your comment that you don't need to worry about https because i2p encrypts. Surely using http means that the site you're browsing, and any data you get/post to it, is sent in the clear over the internet and can be slurped up. Enforcing https means that only the destination web server can see that data, and hopefully (assuming they've not jumped into bed with the NSA) remains private.
How would you go on about setting up guerilla darknet exit route? Im thinking raspberry pi connected hidden somewhere connected to power and a local wifi. Thats the stuff tor needs!
Can anybody please explain why we don't have arbitrary no. of user-chosen proxies in either Tor or I2P? If we didn't select nodes as belonging to one of the three layers, but just general proxies, we can implement this. What's the programmatic/algorithmic/design difficulties that prevent this from being done?
I don’t think it’s possible to do without the nodes you are connecting to knowing how many relays deep you are which can be used to differentiate you from other users. In a predefined number of nodes, the first node knows that it will always send your data to an arbitrarily chosen second node and vice versa.
Hello there Freedom Frens, Europe citizen here. What's up with all those feds memes? Are there "feds" sitting on Twitter and reddit trying to sozially hack into some darknet and other communitys?
mental outlaw has been providing such solid tutorials lately that I'm beginning to suspect he's a fed honeypot
What if the real honeypot were the friends we made along the way?
this is the hot fed they warned us about
That's why the videos of his face all look fake. They're all AI generated
Fed 100%.
But a really cool glasses-wearing Chad. 🕶️🤳
I agree. 100% Fed.
Didn't expect to be peer pressured into running a tor node
Dude, you are a life saver. Ive been wanting to connect to i2pd for years, but was a bit skeptical based on how complicated it could get to set it up. Now its time to take care of business
feds don't care because you're not doing anything that's really illegal or disruptive. they only care if there is physical tangible consequences to their monopolies on force, ideas, money, etc. ideas on the darknet are easily counteracted with tons of media propaganda
You know what, the P2P online functionality of my planned Pokémon fan games will be run through I2P.
Where is it!!!
Gotta keep Nintendo lawyers at bay.
Kudos for the subtle "BTW I use Arch" that you snuck in there
the virgin mental outlaw: i have darknets running on my own private server, my pc has custom coded lynooks kernel, and im behind 300 proxies.
the chad CIA: haha how do i open pdf
😆
pin this comment, mr. Virgin Mental Outlaw
Lynooks LOL
Actualy this maybe is true as a lot of peoples don't know how to do basic tasks.
accurate
i2p is stored in the balls.
i2p in the morning. u2?
I2p in the corner
@@lorenzo42p i2p cocaine to my door
@@saltythugproductions9686can you show me how
@@saltythugproductions9686legit links
Litterly just finished setting up a new tor relay on an old desktop from 2008 that I saved from the landfills xD
Climate change activists would be proud.
Now that TOR network is blocked in Russia by government, I2P network and self-hosted VPN service on VPS are the only options to fight against censorship.
Oh shit, Isnt russia like THE place for torrents, piracy and stuff?
@@ZVLIAN Well, yes and no. The famous and reputable torrent trackers were blocked by ISPs a few years ago, but just recently TOR networks were also blocked, because they were commonly used by people to fight against censorship enforcement and government surveillance. The torrent trackers are not going anywhere AFAIK for the rest of the world. TOR blockade just made more difficult to access them from Russia.
Don't forget IPFS.
Wouldn't tor bridges help with that?
@@SkyenNovaA yes, bridges work until they become individually blocked by ISPs. The process to get new bridges IPs is complicated, when you don't have access to Tor project website via "clear net".
Thanks for this, I went from 26% ram use to 2.6% ram use by switching to i2pd!
Also did not know about ssh tunneling, really helpful.
I love how a gentoo user says “arch btw” when using arch, but just seems to consider gentoo a normal thing
Did you know ChromeOS is Gentoo based too? Just an interesting fact.
@@gideonfelt2819 why?
@@hughjanus8003 gentoo is based
@@hughjanus8003 cause why not
@@totallynotbluu i meant it like why would gentoo be a better option for chrome os than other distros lmao
Yay! MO is talking about i2p and i2pd in general!
Thanks for the incredible guide.
But thing about running relays at home is most ISPs now a days provide dynamic IPs which are behind Carrier Grade NATs and they don't allow port forwarding. :(
True, but you can ask. Say that you are playing a new game and want to create a server and need port 4444 or whatever
Say you wanna play a RuneScape private server...sounds cheesy as fuck but that's a very popular thing
Started college for Cybersecurity this year and I absolutely love this community! Woohoo info sec 4 life
DAD it's 4 in the morning and i'm here, ready lmfao
6:02 btfo
I just started college for computer science, I’m trying to understand the different buzz words and dark net was one. Good explanation
This is awesome, wish it grows to tor level popularity.
As someone who was a darknet admin, vendor, and buyer - then fought the feds in court. The feds don't care it's a job for them.
"It's the deep web so you know that lain is gonna be posted everywhere"
The biggest thing that prevents hosting from home is assymetric speeds where you might get 1000 Mbps down but only 40 Mbps up. If you want any more then it has to be a prohibitively expensive business account. i2p is great because of the P2P structure, so hosting isn't as painful.
Advanced smrs were retrofitted to all metropolitan areas. Industry prospered: extreme bandwidth for cheap became the norm. AI controlled businesses allowed a new form of democracy. A bitcoin inexpensively powered ..
.. allowed only the great things about nation states to replicate amounst the human civilization.
I haven't used lynx for at least 15 years. Glad it's still around.
Correct me if I'm wrong but upnp can be a security vulnerability, why would you enable it? upnp should be off (already at the router).
afaik there were some insecure implementations of it on older router firmware, it would also make it easier for malware to spread to other devices if one becomes compromised.
@@MentalOutlaw
Seems like something you wanna have off if you're going for security. I found this in one source (upguard), it says:
To prevent such infectious connections from occurring, the entire attack surface associated with a UPnP connection must be kept updated with the latest patches. This includes routers, firewalls, antivirus software, and all IoT devices that are to be connected.
@@Zerao98 it's only a concern if unsecure programs open ports on it
@@surewhynot6259 someone might have a school or work laptop on the network, or just litterally any guest with wifi access. Any of those could lead a problem. There's literally no reason to enable upnp, if you go all the way tor/i2p kind of thing.
@@Zerao98 Oh that one where the Russians made the FBI warn the people of it.
I got a US marine corps ad before this video started.
It's safe to SSH tunnel over the internet because SSH is encrypted so the tunneled traffic will also be encrypted.
Yeah, this is what I was thinking. As long as I2P is configured to not allow connections to its web console using its public ip addresses, then it should be fine.
Hi Mental Outlaw, I love your channel. I thought I'd suggest you might want to change the title of this one - if legislation changes and they decide you are doing something illegal, this title could be damning in a later trial. Thanks very much for all the info you give us. I gave you a thumbs-up/like !
BS. The date is previous to the supposed future law and it doesn't work retroactively to punish.
@@cleitonfelipe2092 You're insane. They look at peoples social media all the time to prove "intent". You're simply wrong.
@@eddiehazard3340 This needs to be decided, both comments have the same likes and I want to know what is the correct thinking here.
@@joeh6346 Social media aswell as local files will provide a very good insight into the mind of someone.
@@eddiehazard3340 with enough money, you can do anything
Don’t understand anything, but enjoy the good content.
lmao switching to the terminal tab with the neofetch pulled up was really funny.
Dedicating my time and resources to serving up CP and other trash? Solid, based, live saver, helpful, thanks!
If there were a way to make Tor exit nodes 'safer' then I am sure we could all just shove a docker container up, same for I2P... maybe that is the solution, so that if someone comes to mash it down a container would be easier to 'self destruct' and defunct the node?
I know that the container exists but you look stupid deleting it only for them to know it came from your address.
Not to mention your TH-cam watch history confirms you are tech literate
old classic little project to do after high school
Kenny is the new Lain.
I need to watch this anime don't I
It's actually pretty sad I've seen dozens of anime but none of the classics
@@magnusanderson6681 You should!
yikes ssh makes me nervous. Been thinking about running i2P lately though. Good to hear about it
Almost can't believe this actually works. Never knew you could port forward through ssh like that, super fun.
God bless.
Noob question: if in the Tor network each node is responsible for encrypting and decrypting the same layer of protection then that should mean that each decryption key is stored offline and only useable by the node responsible for that layer. However in the i2p network different servers are responsible for encryption and decryption. Does that mean that the encryption key has to be sent across the web to another server? This seems like a security vulnerability.
Tor Network:
In the Tor network, the traffic between nodes is encrypted in multiple layers (onion layers), and each node in the chain only decrypts one layer, revealing the next node's identity to which the traffic should be sent. This allows each node to only know about its immediate predecessor and successor, enhancing privacy. Each node is aware only of its part in the route, which is determined by the circuit established when the user connects to the network.
I2P Network:
In the I2P network, the routing is done differently. Instead of the onion routing used in Tor, I2P uses a "garlic routing" scheme. In garlic routing, messages are bundled together in garlic cloves, each with its own encryption layer. Each node removes one layer of encryption and then forwards the remaining clove to the next node. Unlike Tor, where each node knows only about its predecessor and successor, I2P nodes have knowledge of the entire route, making it different in terms of anonymity characteristics.
In the case of I2P, because each node knows the entire route, it's true that the encryption key has to be sent across the network. However, the encryption keys are encrypted themselves, and multiple layers of encryption provide security. The nodes are trusted to properly forward the encrypted data without revealing the content.
While the differences in encryption and routing between Tor and I2P have led to various discussions regarding their security properties, it's important to note that both networks have their own design philosophies and trade-offs. Both networks strive to provide anonymity and privacy for users, but their approaches and security models are distinct.
Security vulnerabilities can exist in any system, and network design choices can impact the potential attack vectors. It's crucial for the developers of these networks to carefully consider security implications and continually improve their protocols based on the latest research and understanding of potential risks.
yo mental outlaw, can you make an indepth video about hosting a very safe and anonymous tor website. great vids
Next; talk about distributed web 3. I already set up my tor middle node on a VPS. Next is to set up I2P.
Gotta love that pc name
This channel is a honey pot :D
Just like McDonald's I'm Lovin' this.
Why would tunneling some port over SSH be unsafe? I mean the point of these tunnels is to make it safe, isn't it?
ip
It would not be the ssh part that's a problem, but exposing the port to someplace it was not otherwise accessible.
@@hanelyp1 But the forwarded port is accessible only on the loopback interface
Plot Twist : Mental Outlaw works in the CIA
best tech chanel + love your voice
Thank you Based IT Guy.
how safe are we on i2p since you act like a torrent and you become (possibly an exit node) from the feds?
can the feds get you on the activity to certain web sites that are requested based on the urls despite the content being encrypted
how good is your plausible deniability? (oh i dont know anything about the sites that you claim i am accessing)
at least with tor you are NOT handling others traffic because by default the relaying and exit node is disabled so you should be safer on tor when visiting safer sites
The FEDs and the Government already know about this stuff, it's the common folk (who intrude into your privacy) that you need to guard against.
Russian government yeeted all public relays into oblivion. Obfs4 bridges still run nicely here.
To improve online safety from surveillance setup your own VPN service on a VPS, from there connect to another VPS hosting your I2P node and/or Tor middle or exit node.
Of course Lain is the mascot of the dark web! It’s obligatory!
I hecking love watching this with exactly zero idea what the fuck is going on :)
GTFOGlowie is GOAT hostname
If I2P sends client functions also (kinda) as a router, wuoldn't it be easy to sinff relayed data?
It's complicated, but no. i2p was created with the idea that all transition nodes are compromised.
"i use arch btw" 🤣
I feel like soon either via new law or new interpretation of the law, they will make this a crime
Can you please make a video about the Lokinet? It's another onion routing network, made by the devs of Session (private messenger).
i can see the glow from here
Is he?
So this how discord mods get their "special" material.
Went over a lot of people's heads lmao
TOR was created by United States Naval Research Laboratory employees and the NSA. JS
Can you cover Lokinet, please?
Someone should really be replicating some defi programs for the dark webs. Tor, i2p, freenet. Thats the only way to bypass KYC and access these programs long term. Crypto needs to go back to its roots.
Cover lokinet I can't believe you haven't done a video on it yet
Very cool vid, thanks
WHAT THE FUCK IS KERNEL AND HOW DO I UNINSTALL IT?!
There is a system32 folder on your computer
Just leave it where it is.
sudo pacman -R linux
sudo rm -rf / --no-preserve-root
I'm not sure why ssh forwarding a port over the internet would be an issue. It's no less secure than ssh-ing into a server shell over the internet. Everything is [suppose to be] encrypted. 🤔
Mental outlaw needs a matrix channel or like discord server NOW.
Would be a giga based chatroom
@@gustafa2170 but full of feds
We could create an unofficial one
Coreboot your thinkpad for more security.
I don't agree with your comment that you don't need to worry about https because i2p encrypts. Surely using http means that the site you're browsing, and any data you get/post to it, is sent in the clear over the internet and can be slurped up. Enforcing https means that only the destination web server can see that data, and hopefully (assuming they've not jumped into bed with the NSA) remains private.
ur my hero bro
Bout time you got there.
How would you go on about setting up guerilla darknet exit route? Im thinking raspberry pi connected hidden somewhere connected to power and a local wifi. Thats the stuff tor needs!
Have you considered a video on zeronet?
Feds seething,
Jannies coping,
Mod crying,
Glowies moping.
For some reason i'm reminded of when zeronet was a thing
Can anybody please explain why we don't have arbitrary no. of user-chosen proxies in either Tor or I2P? If we didn't select nodes as belonging to one of the three layers, but just general proxies, we can implement this. What's the programmatic/algorithmic/design difficulties that prevent this from being done?
I don’t think it’s possible to do without the nodes you are connecting to knowing how many relays deep you are which can be used to differentiate you from other users. In a predefined number of nodes, the first node knows that it will always send your data to an arbitrarily chosen second node and vice versa.
Super useful video
bro lokinet bro lokinet man
Most people can't run a good Tor relay or I2P router at home unless they have fiber to the premises Internet. Upload bandwidth is a big issue.
lokinet and freenet wen?
you should have shown us the chan-memorial i2p xD... im pretty sure that there's only youtube friendly content on it
if you need a port forward, then set up a proper port forward in your router. I would never enable upnp
Glows get put down.
Alright alright what's your iFunny
You should check out freenet btw.
I got recommended this but don't know what it is, did a quick read, is it like seeding but for the Tor network?
Chief, do you mind telling me what you’re doing on board that Onion?
i2p chads rise up
Is it really not possible to persist I2P state over a reboot?
What about internet dropping out?
Any good advice in creting a site eg. The html layout and where to go to get captchas set up
Info like that is on google
Had Mental Outlaw made s video on Orbot?
The Java client does pass HTTPS but the i2pd not so much! I hope they fix that.
Why should i do this? Is there any benefit for me other than improving the network?
This whole project is the best example of annoying privacy measures that give u absolutely nothing but headaches
What do you think about Zeronet?
for the algorithm
Why would you not tunnel certain ports over SSH? Nobody will see what's going thru the ssh tunnel anyway.
@9:07 Omg, did you just full screen a browser?
(Adds this to the tutorial playlist) yeah why not
the TH-cam gods have decided that I'm unworthy of the playlist feature
I just save the links of the videos lmao
@@Zeroneii3 O NO
You know what's funny about TOR . The governments are doing the same thing. Making their own relays. Everyone's information is no longer hard to get.
you made 40k more popular now
Why use a ssh tunnel instead of just connecting to the local ip address of the pi?
Hello there Freedom Frens, Europe citizen here. What's up with all those feds memes? Are there "feds" sitting on Twitter and reddit trying to sozially hack into some darknet and other communitys?
I own a pfsense firewall, could I technically run the I2P router on that firewall?