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Lokinet

A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.

Zero KYCTrust 52/100AU
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Best useGeneral usageNetworking
KYC postureZero KYCAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules.
Main riskCAUTIONAustralia = Five Eyes jurisdiction.
Review proofReviewed 2026-07-05KYC checked 2026-03-13 / inferred jurisdiction / legacy seed unverified

Trust

CAUTION
JURISDICTIONAU
STATE ACTORAustralia = Five Eyes jurisdiction. Australian Assistance and Access Act (AA Bill) 2018 enables government to compel backdoors in encryption products with gag orders. OPTF (Oxen Privacy Tech Foundation) operates under Australian law. No confirmed state actor involvement but structural jurisdiction risk is high. OPTF has publicly criticized the AA Bill.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
52
LAST VERIFIED6/23/2026
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
CATEGORIESNetworking
BEST FORGeneral usage
TOR—
REGIONS1 country — Global

About

An onion-routed internet natively supporting all IP-based protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP). Part of the Oxen privacy ecosystem.

Follow the Money

  OPTF (Oxen Privacy Tech Found.) — AU
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  CEO: Simon Harman (AU, moved to Chainflip)
  Funding: OXEN token staking rewards
  Revenue: blockchain emission, no VC
  ├─ Five Eyes (AU) — AA Bill risk
  ├─ OPTF has criticised AA Bill publicly
  └─ Non-custodial, IP-layer onion routing
Lokinet — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lokinet require KYC or identity verification?

No. Lokinet 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 Lokinet accept?

Lokinet accepts the following payment methods: FOSS.

Is Lokinet available in my country?

Lokinet is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Lokinet based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. Lokinet is based in AU, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.

Is Lokinet safe to use for privacy?

Use Lokinet with caution. This service has known concerns that may affect privacy.

Which payment networks does Lokinet support?

Accepted networks: FOSS.

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