Beta release v.1.0.0 “Tim” — top features

Important: This release is available on TESTNET ONLY (Rinkeby, Ethereum). You still can’t earn real PRIX from running the node, because all the smart contracts are only available on Testnet. Do not transfer real mainnet PRIX and ETH to your wallets. We have created a special telegram bot to help you get Testnet tokens but, please, do not get confused between mainnet and Testnet. If you don’t know what the difference between Testnet and Mainnet is, check out this article.

Windows, MacOS and Ubuntu

The core components of Privatix Network rely on Agent (Sellers) and Client (Buyers) software. We are happy to release both of these functionalities for the three major platforms: Windows (10+) , MacOS ( 10.13: High Sierra +) and Ubuntu ( 16.04 + ).

All you need to do is download our easy-to-use installer and follow the instructions. During the installation, you will be able to choose which of the roles you want to adopt. If you are a developer, you can use the instructions and make a build by yourself using the source code. Everything is open, and we’re eager to get your feedback.

100% Decentralised and autonomous

It was never our goal to create an additional “semi-centralised” VPN service with a couple of light “touches” to blockchain (i.e. payments). Our goal is to create a fully autonomous, secured and decentralised solution and we have never lost our guiding star.

To achieve decentralization in the kind of software we develop is very hard. It is much easier to “compromise” a couple of things (i.e. revealing the IP addresses of all exit node owners through a centralised API) and thereby saving ten times the effort of development. Unfortunately, this is the way that most of our “competitors” choose to go.

The core Agent and Client software does not rely on any of our company servers! None, Nada, Zero! No API’s to pull IP addresses from the node network, no private blockchains, nothing.

We have developed a unique mechanism of the Tor and Ethereum blockchain for discovery and messaging, making tiny Tor network usage. Using Tor as a messaging channel between Client and Agent allows to get offerings and monitor node availability without compromising IP addresses.

Open source

As we announced this rule and followed it from day one, we are publishing our code in open source to our GitHub with a GPL-3.0 License, including the necessary documentation in order to bring more and more developers to join our vision and create a robust platform for distributed applications and develop their own decentralised applications based on the network. No private betas, no fancy “sneak-peak” videos, no bullshit.

Everything on Blockchain

Our software relies on the Ethereum blockchain and its core functionality. Smart contracts allow us to create secure communications and zero-trust payments without compromising the IP addresses of exit node owners and many other things.

We are resistant to major attacks that we know of and continue to work on even more security and privacy-enhancing features. All the mutual payments for bandwidth are conducted via Testnet PRIX and ETH tokens. These will be switched to real PRIX tokens in the future, once we get enough feedback and deploy our final release to the Ethereum mainnet.

Updates

It’s complicated to provide automatic updates to software when it’s decentralized. We will, therefore, notify users about new versions when new releases are published on our GitHub. Get involved by joining our Telegram and staying in touch with our team.