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Tor
Tor (The Onion Router) is an open-source software and network that enables anonymous communication by directing internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer overlay network of relays. It encrypts and routes data through multiple nodes, hiding a user's location and usage from surveillance and traffic analysis. Tor is commonly used to access the dark web via .onion sites and to protect privacy in censorship-heavy environments.
Also known as: The Onion Router, Tor Network, Tor Browser, Onion Routing, TOR
🧊Why learn Tor?
Developers should learn Tor when building privacy-focused applications, conducting security research, or working in regions with internet censorship. It's essential for creating anonymous services, testing network security, and understanding decentralized systems that prioritize user anonymity over speed.