I2P (Invisible Internet Project)

Decentralized network routing traffic through layered encryption across volunteer-operated nodes.

i2p.net

Zero KYC
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Decentralized network routing traffic through layered encryption across volunteer-operated nodes.

Common useNetworkingNetworkingOperator dataUnknown

Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4

Evidence and riskPartial evidenceStandardSome material claims still need confirmation.; no material risk recorded in them.

Last reviewedReviewed 25 Aug 2026KYC checked 25 Aug 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coveragePartial evidenceRecorded riskStandard

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0

43/100Limited evidencePrivacy 12/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 25/25 · Accountability 6/10 · Cap 69 · Method

JURISDICTIONUnknown

NOTEI2P is optimized for internal hidden services, not clearnet exit browsing; privacy depends on correct client/app configuration and threat model.

AUDITED BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAUnknown

SOURCE COVERAGE

Partial evidenceTHIRD-PARTY REPORTED1/3Reviewed 25 Aug 2026 · Source → official site

LAST CHECKED2026-08-25

LAST UPDATED2026-08-25

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4

KYC TRIGGERSNo account, payment or identity KYC to download and run the open-source network software.

FEEFree

NETWORKSFOSS, P2P

CATEGORIESNetworking

FEATURESLayered encrypted routing, Volunteer-operated nodes, Internal hidden services, Open source, Post-quantum NTCP2 transport (2.13.0), DNS-like address book, BitTorrent and messaging applications

TORNot listed

REGIONSGlobal availability

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

An overlay network built inward-first: hidden services and peer-to-peer applications inside the network, with every participant relaying traffic through layered encrypted tunnels.

LIMITS

It is not designed for browsing the ordinary web, the network and therefore the anonymity set are smaller than Tor's, and the privacy properties depend on correct application configuration.

USEFUL FOR

Hosting or reaching internal services where the traffic never needs to exit to the clearnet.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

I2P introduction ↗

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No account, payment or identity KYC to download and run the open-source network software.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: FOSS, P2P.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. Hosted operator data has not been established. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is partial evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-25, and recorded risk is standard.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: FOSS, P2P.

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

No changes to the documents we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.

Service history

Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.

9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
6 Aug 2026
Make service ratings transparent
Evidence status
6 Aug 2026
Provider presentation updated
Best for, Evidence status, Recorded risk, Tagline, and 1 more

Full service history

27 Aug 2026updated
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Score assessment / Control model
decentralizedunknown
Score assessment / Operator data exposure
limitedunknown
Score assessment / Source model
openunknown
Score review
not setOutcome: PASS; Checked at: 2026-08-25; Inputs: Operator data exposure: unknown; Control model: unknown; Source model: unknown; Audit: Score eligible: no; Reason: No dated, scoped, current audit citation was normalized in the reviewed packet; legacy auditedBy labels receive no score credit.
Review source: official site · public history entry
26 Aug 2026updated
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Checked at
2026-06-232026-08-25
Features
not setLayered encrypted routing, Volunteer-operated nodes, Internal hidden services, Open source, Post-quantum NTCP2 transport (2.13.0), DNS-like address book, BitTorrent and messaging applications
KYC last checked
2026-06-222026-08-25
Last reviewed
2026-06-222026-08-25
Source reviewed
official siteprimary_source_rereview_2026-08-25
Score assessment
not setOperator data exposure: limited; Control model: decentralized; Source model: open
Updated at
2026-06-222026-08-25
Review source: official site · public history entry
9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setEntity type: project-no-legal-entity; Governance model: maintainer-group; Repository url: https://github.com/i2p/i2p.i2p
Review source: official site · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
Decentralized privacy-focused network for anonymous internal services, messaging and data sharing. Official site says traffic is routed through multiple encrypted layers across volunteer-operated nodes.Decentralized network routing traffic through layered encryption across volunteer-operated nodes.
Review source: official site · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setAnonymous network for internal services.
Review source: official site · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Make service ratings transparent
Evidence status
verifiedpartial
Review source: official site · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Best for
General usagenot set
Evidence status
not setverified
Recorded risk
not setstandard
Tagline
A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.not set
Trust level
verifiednot set
Review source: official site · public history entry
24 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-06-222026-06-23
Geo
not setGLOBAL
Review source: official site · public history entry
23 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
not set2026-06-22
Description
A fully decentralized, peer-to-peer darknet. Unlike Tor (which is optimized for exiting to the clearnet), I2P is optimized for hidden services and internal secure routing.Decentralized privacy-focused network for anonymous internal services, messaging and data sharing. Official site says traffic is routed through multiple encrypted layers across volunteer-operated nodes.
Domain
geti2p.neti2p.net
Jurisdiction
not set??
KYC last checked
2026-03-132026-06-22
Kyc note
Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.No account, payment or identity KYC to download and run the open-source network software.
Last reviewed
2026-03-132026-06-22
Privacy warning
not setI2P is optimized for internal hidden services, not clearnet exit browsing; privacy depends on correct client/app configuration and threat model.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verifiedofficial site
Trust level
cautionverified
Updated at
2026-03-132026-06-22
Url
https://geti2p.net/https://i2p.net/
Review source: official site · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setunknown
KYC last checked
not set2026-03-13
Last reviewed
not set2026-03-13
Source reviewed
not setolder source, not independently verified
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
1 Apr 2026updated
Audit remediation — gitignore, font cache, services status, Messaging bucket, CSP img-src, muted contrast AAA
Status
not setok
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
29 Mar 2026updated
KYC risk level system + advanced directory filters
KYC level
not set0
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
15 Mar 2026updated
SEO hardening, OG images, ErrorBoundary, Zod validation, CSS article extraction
Countries
noneGLOBAL
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Fee
not setFree
Privacy warning
not setnot set
Trending
not setno
Updated at
not set2026-03-13
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
12 Mar 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Trust level
verifiedcaution
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
10 Mar 2026created
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

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