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IPvX Blockchain Registry
A decentralized registry for address and domain management built on blockchain technology and IPv6.
View projectResearch institute · Berlin
Public digital networks are infrastructure — not a commodity.
We research, build and operate open internet infrastructure that belongs to no one and serves everyone.
IEDN is an independent institute based in Berlin working on the technical, legal and educational foundations of a public internet.
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LocationBerlin
Flagship project
Open Source
VPN Generator
A free service that lets anyone create a personal VPN and share it with their community. No registration, no logging.
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active VPNs
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logs stored
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The Internet in Science and Education
Educational initiatives on web fundamentals for schools, universities and public administration.
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Legal Nature of Internet Resources
Research on IP addresses and DNS as legal subjects, ownership questions and international regulation.
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All postsThe Downfall of the Runet, possible scenarios.
30 January 2024 – A massive outage affecting all national domain zones of Runet drew the attention of experts from around the world to the problem of the resilience of the existing Internet infrastructure, and in…
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We’re proud to present our latest report on the work completed at the Private Institute for the Development of Public Digital Networks (IEDN)). Thanks to our efforts, we’ve made significant strides in accomplishing our…
Read moreHow to combat Disinformation in Countries with Heavy Censorship
🔓🌐 In today’s world flooded with information, it is essential to tackle disinformation, myths, and outright propaganda. Learn how the Private Institute for the Development of Public Digital Networks (IEDN) is…
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