Is using a VPN to connect to a wallet good for privacy?

[bitmover]

Thanks. I will try in windows. Let's see if I can access bc.game and other casinos.

I just use Linux as a wsl for coding and work, so I don't install these kind of apps there.

If you don't want to purchase before trying maybe you can try this 24-word recovery phrase I posted bellow, and let me know if that worked for you.
But better be quick because this was shared publicly, other people are using it on their devices, and there are limited number of devices allowed.

THanks. The seed worked.

But the VPN doesnt work. It just keeps 'connecting' forever lol

I will try later on! Thanks!

Which servers do you think are better?

[dkbit98]

THanks. The seed worked.

But the VPN doesnt work. It just keeps 'connecting' forever lol

I will try later on! Thanks!

Which servers do you think are better?

Connecting forever must be some settings related to your network and operating system,
or you had other VPN installed previously that created some issue if both are still installed.
You can try the same words with your android device app, or with some other computer.
VPN servers depends on your location, but I am sure it should work fine in Brazil, they even have active NYM community there.

[Cryptsafe]

Based on OP,  I have not really seen a wallet with regional restrictions as all the Crypto wallets are free for all to use so what is the point using a VPN to connect or access ones wallet when it is free of charge.

[DYING_S0UL]

Thanks. I will try in windows. Let's see if I can access bc.game and other casinos.

I just use Linux as a wsl for coding and work, so I don't install these kind of apps there.

If you don't want to purchase before trying maybe you can try this 24-word recovery phrase I posted bellow, and let me know if that worked for you.
But better be quick because this was shared publicly, other people are using it on their devices, and there are limited number of devices allowed.

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Quick question, what makes this VPN different from others?

Personally, I am/was a Surfshark VPN user until my subscription ended and it worked pretty well for me. Btw, I tried to connect using that 24 words recovery phrase of yours but it looks like people already logged in before me.

[bitmover]

Thanks. I will try in windows. Let's see if I can access bc.game and other casinos.

I just use Linux as a wsl for coding and work, so I don't install these kind of apps there.

If you don't want to purchase before trying maybe you can try this 24-word recovery phrase I posted bellow, and let me know if that worked for you.
But better be quick because this was shared publicly, other people are using it on their devices, and there are limited number of devices allowed.

Code: [Select]

slender sadness bullet rocket mystery use almost beef then wagon unfold endless thunder can mix shock combine glove duck wash sheriff steel pipe favorite

Quick question, what makes this VPN different from others?

Personally, I am/was a Surfshark VPN user until my subscription ended and it worked pretty well for me. Btw, I tried to connect using that 24 words recovery phrase of yours but it looks like people already logged in before me.

Usually you pay more for a faster and more privacy vpn.

As far as i tried, this vpn is very slow.... I also don't  know  how they handle your privacy

[DYING_S0UL]

Usually you pay more for a faster and more privacy vpn.

As far as i tried, this vpn is very slow.... I also don't  know  how they handle your privacy

But is there any way to ensure that? I mean that, to know whether they are selling my data in the background? I have tried almost 20+ paid VPN's and all of them were advertised as that they were the safest, fastest bla bla bla...

Currently, I am out of subscription so using TOR only access certain sites. But the connection on tor net is so slow that sometimes it takes forever to connect or even browser a page. Btw do you know any reliable VPN that can be used for day to day activities?

[Forsyth Jones]

But is there any way to ensure that? I mean that, to know whether they are selling my data in the background? I have tried almost 20+ paid VPN's and all of them were advertised as that they were the safest, fastest bla bla bla...

Currently, I am out of subscription so using TOR only access certain sites. But the connection on tor net is so slow that sometimes it takes forever to connect or even browser a page. Btw do you know any reliable VPN that can be used for day to day activities?

I use NordVPN which has been on the market for a long time, it claims to be a fast VPN, however any VPN you use will affect your internet speed a little due to the data encryption process of your traffic.

Based on OP,  I have not really seen a wallet with regional restrictions as all the Crypto wallets are free for all to use so what is the point using a VPN to connect or access ones wallet when it is free of charge.

When I created this topic, it was to find out how effective VPNs are in providing more privacy in bitcoin wallets that don't have the ability to connect via Tor.

When we connect to electrum, for example, by default, if you don't configure the server, it will connect to one of the servers on the list to search for balances in your wallet addresses, however, it is possible to know your IP, depending on the server connected, your addresses, transactions may be related to your IP and to avoid this, you can create your own electrum server, connect via Tor or VPN.

[rby]

Based on OP,  I have not really seen a wallet with regional restrictions as all the Crypto wallets are free for all to use so what is the point using a VPN to connect or access ones wallet when it is free of charge.

The essence of VPN usage has never been to avoid or cut cost, VPN has always been associated with privacy and if you read Op very well you will understand that this topic was created on the privacy note and not on the cost note. VPNs are no longer what it used to be before now, the developers are more money minded than privacy minded.

[JISAN]

Based on OP,  I have not really seen a wallet with regional restrictions as all the Crypto wallets are free for all to use so what is the point using a VPN to connect or access ones wallet when it is free of charge.

The essence of VPN usage has never been to avoid or cut cost, VPN has always been associated with privacy and if you read Op very well you will understand that this topic was created on the privacy note and not on the cost note. VPNs are no longer what it used to be before now, the developers are more money minded than privacy minded.

If one only cares about privacy then it is definitely better to use VPN.  Because VPN is a virtual private network that maintains a user's privacy.  Because by using VPN a user can keep his location hidden.  But when someone uses a decentralized wallet he only needs to use a security phrase or private key to access the wallet in which case his location is still hidden so I think using a VPN is not very important in that case.  However, when using a centralized wallet or platform, using a VPN is very important to protect privacy.

[dkbit98]

Quick question, what makes this VPN different from others?

NYM is decentralized and much better for privacy compared to surfshark and other mainstream VPN services.
Because of this they can't even log your data, unlike other centralized VPN services.
You also don't send them any personal information, and they accept crypto payments.

As far as i tried, this vpn is very slow.... I also don't  know  how they handle your privacy

It works very fast for me, that depends on your location and selected servers.

[DYING_S0UL]

Quick question, what makes this VPN different from others?

NYM is decentralized and much better for privacy compared to surfshark and other mainstream VPN services.
Because of this they can't even log your data, unlike other centralized VPN services.
You also don't send them any personal information, and they accept crypto payments.

Is there any extra slot left that you can spare for a quick try?  Among all the VPN's (20+) I have used so far I have never tried a decentralized VPN before! Even better, I never realized such things existed..facepalm! I'm surprised to know that I have never heard of it! I would probably buy the subscription if it works without any speed issue!

[dkbit98]

Is there any extra slot left that you can spare for a quick try?  Among all the VPN's (20+) I have used so far I have never tried a decentralized VPN before! Even better, I never realized such things existed..facepalm! I'm surprised to know that I have never heard of it! I would probably buy the subscription if it works without any speed issue!

You can try using the words I publicly posted before in forum, but there is a good chance someone else filled the empty spots.
It's not that expensive if you want to try NYM for one month, especially if you pay with Bitcoin, LN-BTC, Monero, NYM token,  than you are going to have 50% discount.
In case you don't like it you can also ask for a refund.

[DYING_S0UL]

Is there any extra slot left that you can spare for a quick try?  Among all the VPN's (20+) I have used so far I have never tried a decentralized VPN before! Even better, I never realized such things existed..facepalm! I'm surprised to know that I have never heard of it! I would probably buy the subscription if it works without any speed issue!

You can try using the words I publicly posted before in forum, but there is a good chance someone else filled the empty spots.
It's not that expensive if you want to try NYM for one month, especially if you pay with Bitcoin, LN-BTC, Monero, NYM token,  than you are going to have 50% discount.
In case you don't like it you can also ask for a refund.

I did tried the words your provided but unfortunately the max device limit already exceeded.
Yeah, I just took a look at their subscription plan and man that's very cheap. First I got a 60% discount and another 50% on crypto payment, the subtotal was only $65 for 24 months (including tax).
I've decided to buy it and give it a go!

[dkbit98]

I did tried the words your provided but unfortunately the max device limit already exceeded.

Sorry, but that is what you get when someone posts keys in public

Yeah, I just took a look at their subscription plan and man that's very cheap. First I got a 60% discount and another 50% on crypto payment, the subtotal was only $65 for 24 months (including tax).
I've decided to buy it and give it a go!

Not sure what other VPN services are charging these days, except Mullvad VPN taht is always €5 per month.
I think $65 is not a bad price for two years usage, and if you don't like it for some reason you can always ask for a refund.
If you can let us know how everything is working for you with NYM vpn regarding speed, available locations and user experience.

[DYING_S0UL]

Not sure what other VPN services are charging these days, except Mullvad VPN taht is always €5 per month.
I think $65 is not a bad price for two years usage, and if you don't like it for some reason you can always ask for a refund.
If you can let us know how everything is working for you with NYM vpn regarding speed, available locations and user experience.

The overall user experience was good without any doubt. I used the VPN with a mobile data connection and with my friend's wifi and didn’t encounter any connection issues, delays, or slow speeds.

However, I had the opposite experience with my own wifii. It's probably because I use a shit internet service provider (only one available - since it's a rural area) with only a 8 Mbps line. I experienced speed issues, my connection was already slow, and after connecting, it became even slower, especially during the evening time...

It gave decent performance with others line but not with mine, sad..