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IVPN
Anonymous VPN — account ID only, no email, accepts XMR/BTC. No logs, independently audited, multi-hop. Open source.
Zero KYC
Proton VPN
A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.
Zero KYCTrust 44/100CH
Trust
CAUTION
JURISDICTIONCH
STATE ACTORSwiss-based. Proton AG complied with a 2021 court order logging climate activist IP. Has since added no-log mode and appeals process. Swiss jurisdiction, GDPR compliant.
WARNINGProton AG complied with a 2021 Swiss court order and logged a French climate activist's IP. Has since added a VPN no-log mode with an audited no-log policy. Swiss GDPR compliance. Safer than Five Eyes VPNs but not zero-risk.
AUDITED BYSecuritum, SEC Consult
TRUST SCORE
44
LAST VERIFIED3/1/2026
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026
Specs
KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
FEEFree tier available
CATEGORIESVPN
BEST FORGeneral usage
FEATURESFree tier, XMR accepted, BTC accepted, No logs, Audited, Open source, Tor servers, Secure Core
TORYes
REGIONS1 country — Global
About
Open-source VPN with a free tier. Accepts XMR and BTC for paid plans. No logs, audited, Tor servers. Email required for account. (Light KYC)
Follow the Money
Proton AG — Geneva, Switzerland (CH)
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Founded: CERN researchers, 2014
Funding: EU Horizon 2020 grants
+ Charles River Ventures
├─ Swiss non-profit foundation model
├─ Proton Mail + VPN + Drive bundle
└─ Swiss law: strong privacy baselineFrequently Asked Questions
Does Proton VPN require KYC or identity verification?
No. Proton VPN 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 Proton VPN accept?
Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.
Is Proton VPN available in my country?
Proton VPN is available in: GLOBAL.
Is Proton VPN based in a Five Eyes country?
No. Proton VPN is based in CH, which is not a Five Eyes member country.
Is Proton VPN safe to use for privacy?
Use Proton VPN with caution. Proton AG complied with a 2021 Swiss court order and logged a French climate activist's IP. Has since added a VPN no-log mode with an audited no-log policy. Swiss GDPR compliance. Safer than Five Eyes VPNs but not zero-risk.
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