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I2P (Invisible Internet Project)

A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.

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CAUTION
JURISDICTIONUnknown
STATE ACTORUS government (indirect): OTF/USAGM funded usability and accessibility work. Amount not publicly specified. Same funding chain as Briar, Qubes OS, Tor. Additional: DuckDuckGo ($5K), Internews (USAID-funded), StormyCloud (US nonprofit, 2025 infrastructure support).
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
69
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
FEEFree
NETWORKSFOSS, P2P
CATEGORIESNetworking
BEST FORGeneral usage
TOR—
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

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.

Follow the Money

  I2P — Decentralised / Global
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Dev: "zzz" (pseudonymous, 20yr track)
  Funders: OTF (US State Dept), DuckDuckGo
           Internews (USAID), NLnet, STCloud
  ├─ OTF = US USAGM funding chain
  ├─ Same funders as Tor, Briar, Qubes
  └─ No backdoors documented
I2P (Invisible Internet Project) — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does I2P (Invisible Internet Project) require KYC or identity verification?

No. I2P (Invisible Internet Project) does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.

What payment methods does I2P (Invisible Internet Project) accept?

I2P (Invisible Internet Project) accepts the following payment methods: FOSS, P2P.

Is I2P (Invisible Internet Project) available in my country?

I2P (Invisible Internet Project) is available in: GLOBAL.

Is I2P (Invisible Internet Project) based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction of I2P (Invisible Internet Project) is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

Is I2P (Invisible Internet Project) safe to use for privacy?

Use I2P (Invisible Internet Project) with caution. This service has known concerns that may affect privacy.

Which payment networks does I2P (Invisible Internet Project) support?

Accepted networks: FOSS, P2P.

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