Release of I2P 2.4.0 and C++-Client 2.50.0.i2pd2.50.0
The release of the anonymous network I2P 2.4.0 and C++-Client 2.50.0.i2pd2.50.0 has taken place. I2P is a multilayer anonymous distributed network that operates on top of the regular Internet. It actively uses end-to-end encryption to guarantee anonymity and isolation. The network is built in P2P mode and relies on sources provided by network users, allowing it to function without the need for centrally controlled servers. Communications within the network are based on the use of encrypted unidirectional tunnels between participants and PEER-AMI.
On the I2P network, users can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and emails, exchange files, and organize P2P networks. In order to build and use anonymous networks for client-server applications (such as sites and chats) and P2P applications (such as file exchange and cryptocurrencies), I2P clients are used. The basic I2P client is written in Java and can work on a wide range of platforms including Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Solaris. I2pd is an independent implementation of the I2P client in C++ and is spread under the modified BSD license.
In the new version of I2P and C++-Client, several improvements and additions have been made:
- Improved search in the NETDB database used to detect nodes on the I2P network.
- Implemented improved processing of overload occurrences and the ability to transfer the load from overloaded nodes to other nodes. This has increased the network’s resistance during DDOS attacks.
- Introduced enhanced protection for hotel routers and their applications by dividing the NETDB database into two isolated databases, one for routers and the other for applications, to prevent information leakage