Tor Project’s Race Against Russian Censorship: 200 Bridges Needed ASAP!
The Tor Project needs help deploying 200 WebTunnel bridges by year-end to counter Russia’s censorship. With Roskomnadzor blocking access, these stealthy bridges are crucial for secure internet access. If you’ve ever thought of running a Tor bridge, now’s the time to become a digital freedom fighter!
Hot Take:
When it comes to censorship, Russia seems to be playing a game of “Whack-a-Mole” with the Tor Project, and it looks like the moles are asking for backup. Anyone up for a game of “Catch Me If You Can” with Roskomnadzor? Just make sure your WebTunnel bridges are in tip-top shape because this isn’t your grandma’s internet freedom rally!
Key Points:
- The Tor Project is urgently seeking to deploy 200 new WebTunnel bridges to bypass Russian censorship by the end of December 2024.
- Russia has been intensifying its efforts to block Tor network components, including bridges and circumvention tools.
- WebTunnel bridges are particularly challenging to detect due to their stealthy integration with web traffic.
- Basic requirements for running a WebTunnel bridge include a static IPv4 address, a self-hosted website, and at least 1 TB/month bandwidth.
- Russia first blocked Tor in 2021, but bridge usage has been a key means of circumvention.
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