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Infrastructure for a
censorship-resistant internet

We operate a resilient, geographically distributed network of Tor relay and exit nodes spanning multiple jurisdictions.

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Our Mission

Surveillance is not inevitable. By hosting relay and exit nodes, we support the Tor Project in keeping the internet accessible, private, and resistant to censorship — for journalists, activists, and anyone who believes the web should work for people, not against them.

How Tor Works

Tor is a volunteer-run privacy network that routes traffic through three servers, each adding a layer of encryption. It's used by millions of people in countries where accessing information requires circumventing surveillance.

1 Guard (Entry)

The entry point into the Tor network. It knows your IP address, but not where your destination. Guard nodes are long-lived and carefully selected for stability.

2 Middle (Relay)

Sits between the guard and exit. It knows neither the source nor the destination — only the two adjacent nodes. The majority of relays are middle nodes.

3 Exit

The final hop. It removes the last layer and forwards traffic to the destination server. Exit IPs are visible to destination servers, which is why we take our responsibility as an exit operator seriously.

Network Stats

5

Jurisdictions

3

Relays

2

Exits

400 Mbit/s

Provisioned Bandwidth

Provisioned bandwidth refers to configured relay capacity within Tor and may not reflect actual network throughput.

Node Locations

Distributed across multiple jurisdictions to maximise redundancy and resilience.

Almaty(KZ)

● Online
1 node 50 Mbit/s

Bucharest(RO)

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1 node 100 Mbit/s

London(GB)

● Online
1 node 100 Mbit/s

Sofia(BG)

● Online
1 node 100 Mbit/s

Yerevan(AM)

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1 node 50 Mbit/s
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FAQ

What is the difference between a relay and an exit node? ▾
A relay passes encrypted traffic between Tor node and only knows adjacent hops. An exit node is the final hop in the circuit — it forwards traffic to the destination servers.
Is operating a Tor exit node legal? ▾
Yes. Running a Tor relay or exit node is legal in most jurisdictions. However, traffic originating from an exit node may appear in server logs, which can lead to abuse complaints. We maintain an abuse contact and respond to legitimate requests. See our abuse policy.
Do you log or monitor traffic? ▾
No. We do not log, monitor, or inspect any traffic passing through our nodes. Tor is designed with layered encryption so that even node operators cannot see the full picture. We operate a strict no-logging policy.
Can I run a Tor node too? ▾
Absolutely. The Tor network is run by volunteers. Running a relay requires minimal bandwidth and is a great way to contribute. Exit nodes require more responsibility and a willingness to handle abuse reports. Visit the Tor Project relay guide to get started.

We welcome interest from prospective operators, individuals, organisations, and community groups — including hackerspaces — who want to support the network. Whether you're running a relay from home or hosting an exit, reach out at tor@obscura.st.