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<h4>Subscribe to Nym’s mailing list for updates in the New Year</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*xzJrWjsl5aufc_gXFafU8w.jpeg"></figure><p><strong>Dear freedom fighters and Nym subscribers,</strong></p>
<p>Many of you have been following Nym since the very beginning: watching the mixnet get built, joining the community, setting up nodes all around the world, and getting on board with the NYM utility token to power the whole network.</p>
<p>We’re on the verge of a big change: early in the New Year 2025, Nym will be rebranded with a shiny new website at nym.com ! This means that Nym’s tenure with the Medium blog will soon come to an end.</p>
<p>If you would like to continue following Nym’s news, NymVPN updates, social commentary on the state of online privacy, <strong>please </strong><a href="https://nymtech.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8ec8f34b310293492a02a12c0&amp;id=1c58c918aa"><strong>subscribe to our community mailing list</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
<p>And don’t worry, there is a lot of important content coming your way on the new blog on nym.com, and all old content here on Medium will be preserved in a new style. Consolidating Nym’s resources will go a long way to getting NymVPN into the hands of millions who need it worldwide.</p>
<p>We’ll need all of your help in fighting surveillance as authoritarianism and censorship intensifies next year. It’s only the beginning.</p>
<p>Until January friends, and happy holidays to many!<br><strong>Nym core</strong></p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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To all Nym subscribers: New blog coming, join us!


<h4><em>Nym token buyback concluding ahead of NymVPN launch</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*5Km3BzaoEkc0AXE6"></figure><p>Nym is now coming to the end of its <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-token-buyback-33e3ec88c4dc">NYM token buyback</a> which began last month. A perpetual buy-back mechanism is being put in its place for the NymVPN product launch in January 2025.</p>
<p>The buyback of 1M USD in NYM tokens period has boosted Nym’s token treasury by just <strong>over 10M NYM tokens</strong> purchased at a historically low price-point. This now provides substantial resources to Nym’s Delegations Program to support operators just ahead of the commercial launch. Here’s everything you need to know about the motivations and effects of the buyback.</p>
<h3>Why a Nym token buyback?</h3>
<p>Nym’s token buyback serves a targeted purpose: to bootstrap the Nym treasury and improve network performance in the lead up to the launch of NymVPN. NymVPN is much <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/more-than-a-vpn">more than a VPN</a>: it’s built on a token-incentivized and decentralized network capable of fighting against even AI-powered surveillance. And the NYM token is at the heart of it.</p>
<p>The Nym network is built on a novel form of tokenomics: operators routing user traffic are rewarded in NYM tokens for their work. The goal is that as usage of the app increases with users looking for genuine privacy online, operators will benefit from increasingly advantageous rewards. Optimizing network performance and incentives ahead of commercial launch is thus crucial to the success of the project.</p>
<h3>Perpetual buyback mechanism</h3>
<p>Nym’s token buyback over the last month has also served to test what will become a <strong>perpetual buyback mechanism</strong> with the launch of paid subscriptions for NymVPN. Every subscription to the app — whether in fiat or crypto — will automatically trigger a token buy-order and be converted to NYM tokens. This mechanism is the basis of generating <strong>anonymous access credentials</strong> called <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/zk-nyms-are-here-a-major-milestone-towards-a-market-ready-mixnet-a3470c9ab10a">zk-nyms</a>. With zk-nyms, all user payments for the NymVPN service will be unlinkable to a user’s usage of the Nym network. This solves a huge privacy problem plaguing centralized VPN services.</p>
<p>Curious about how the NYM token is the center of a novel experiment in tokenomics in which the token is linked to the real usage of a product? Check out Nym’s deepdives on the <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/the-nym-token-flow-powering-the-worlds-most-private-network-48c15db379c5">NYM token flow</a> and its <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/the-value-of-nym-the-spice-powering-the-worlds-most-private-network-10b0055dfe70">function as a utility token</a>.</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*trOxXdQm46P8SugM"></figure><h3>Boosting the Nym treasury and Delegations Program</h3>
<p>The NYM buyback has boosted Nym’s token treasury at a time, prior to the launch of NymVPN, when the token price has been highly favorable. In the lead up to paying customers, the primary goal of this is to make sure Nym’s token reserves are ample to support the network of independent operators in servicing the network.</p>
<p><strong>30M NYM</strong> has already been used to double the budget of the official Nym <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/introducing-the-nym-delegations-program-c5ecf320ed12">Delegations Program</a> to a <strong>total 70M NYM</strong>. The Delegations Program helps bootstrap top quality Nym nodes with stake. These staking rewards will go to the <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/introducing-nym-squad-wealth-fund-e02129306b1b">Squad Wealth Fund</a>, an ecosystem fund to support community members active in advancing Nym’s mission for delivering privacy to all of humanity.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for some exciting news for Nym philanthropy to organizations in desperate need for what NymVPN can offer!</p>
<h3>What’s next</h3>
<p>NymVPN will be commercially launched in <strong>January 2025</strong>. Check <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/nymvpn-roadmap-through-2024">Nym’s roadmap</a> for what to expect before and after launch. But don’t forget that a <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nymvpn-app-live-with-zero-knowledge-accounts-1aeb044dbadf">full and stable NymVPN app is released</a> and still free for everyone to use!</p>
<p>Before the end of 2025, expect updates on the Nym network, NymVPN beta payments, and a new Nym Explorer!</p>
<p>Happy holidays friends, and don’t forget to test, stake, and get ready for launch!</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-is-completing-token-buyback-c5736fb68e01">Nym has a perpetual buyback mechanism in place</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/">nymtech</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>


Nym has a perpetual buyback mechanism in place


<h4><em>Zk-nym infrastructure in place, and apps are live across all platforms</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*HZ4tQWA31qeedf9l"></figure><p>Nym promised a complete version of NymVPN by the end of 2024. And we are pleased to announce: the latest stable version of <strong>NymVPN v2024.12</strong> will be released today, <strong>12 December</strong>, for all major platforms, including Android and Windows.</p>
<p>The release enables zero-knowledge accounts, based on zk-nym anonymous credentials, across all apps to ensure that when users pay for a NymVPN, their personal information can never be linked to their usage of the app. Unlike any other VPN provider, this cutting-edge zero-knowledge technology prevents Nym Technologies from snitching on its users.</p>
<p>The next step is to turn payments on for users. However, NymVPN will still be <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">free for anyone to use</a> until early next year! So don’t miss your chance to get free zero-knowledge credentials for the world’s most anonymous network before commercial launch.</p>
<p>The release of the NymVPN app comes just in time for the winding down of the <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-token-buyback-33e3ec88c4dc">NYM token buyback</a>. Over the past month, the company has been buying back NYM tokens, taking advantage of a historically low price point. This was a trial of what will become a continuous buyback mechanism once the NymVPN app requires subscription payments in January. This payment functionality will be demoed for institutions like venture capital firms next week and then the larger community for wider testing. Thus, over the next month we can expect the testing to continue to cause NYM token purchases using the algorithms designed during the buyback.</p>
<p><strong>NymVPN v2024.12</strong> also includes improved performance and security following the implementation of better state-based error-handling in November. Expect better and more stable connections, especially when switching between modes.</p>
<p>NymVPN will continue to be rigorously tested over the holidays to stabilize the app for <strong>commercial launch in January 2025</strong>. While beta payments are going live in the coming days, remember that <strong>NymVPN remains free to use</strong>. So <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">sign up today</a> to get one month free and help Nym test the world’s most anonymous network.</p>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<p><strong>NymVPN v2024.11 </strong>is currently released for:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/macos">MacOS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/linux">Linux</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/ios">iOS</a> (available in <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nymvpn-fast-secure-vpn/id6471254143">Apple Store</a>)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/android">Android</a> (available in <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nymtech.nymvpn&amp;hl=en">Play Store</a>, and F-Droid coming soon)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/windows">Windows</a> (beta)</li>
</ul>
<h3>New NymVPN apps</h3>
<h4>Android</h4>
<p>The Android mobile app is now available in Google Play and will be available in F-droid in the coming days.</p>
<h4>Windows</h4>
<p>The Fast Mode with WireGuard has been successfully enabled on the Windows app which can now be used in beta. Note that this is the first Windows release, so expect bugs and help the dev team by <a href="https://support.nymvpn.com/hc/en-us/categories/24316023997713-Troubleshooting">reporting them here</a>.</p>
<h4>Zk-nyms</h4>
<p><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/zk-nyms-are-here-a-major-milestone-towards-a-market-ready-mixnet-a3470c9ab10a">Zk-nyms (<strong>zero-knowledge access credentials)</strong></a><strong> </strong>are the foundation of anonymous access with NymVPN: they ensure that you can access the Nym network with full anonymity, even from Nym itself! The infrastructure for zk-nyms is now in place and will begin issuance next week with the launch of beta payments.*</p>
<p>* For users still using an old ticketbook / credential, zk-nyms may not be active until a new credential is issued.</p>
<h3>Account sign-up / sign-in flow</h3>
<p>After the November release, there is a streamlined system for signing up for NymVPN and logging into the app from multiple devices.</p>
<ul>
<li>Create account on the <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">nymvpn.com</a> with a recovery phrase</li>
<li>You will receive a free single month subscription of zk-nyms “ticket book” fair usage allowance (30 days/250gb) * on sign-up</li>
<li>Use your recovery phrase to log into NymVPN on MacOS, Linux, mobile Android, or iOS (Windows coming next month)</li>
<li>You can then add (up to 10) additional devices by logging in with the same recovery phrase</li>
</ul>
<p>* Note that fair usage is now enforced from the centralized API based on the anonymous credential. Users can view their account plan fair usage summary.</p>
<h4>DNS and ipv6 leaks</h4>
<p>Currently, all leaks while connected with NymVPN are fixed. The Nym dev team is continuing its work in plugging all leaks that occur <em>prior</em> to connecting with the NymVPN app. Nym remains committed to not releasing a full commercial version of the app until all these risks are fully addressed.</p>
<h4>Crunch</h4>
<p>The Nym network is also undergoing a major update to prepare the way for Nym tokenomics in which the value of the token is linked to the real usage of the NymVPN app. Payments for NymVPN subscriptions will trigger NYM buy orders, anonymizing the access of users while also creating a flywheel effect for the NYM token.</p>
<p>With crunch, operators will be able to choose the mode in which their node functions (as a gateway or mix node). There is also the inclusion of a new Network Monitor and mechanisms to remove outdated nodes to improve network performance.</p>
<h3>Next stops: Beta payments and commercial launch</h3>
<h4>Beta payments &amp; zk-nym issuance</h4>
<p>The payment flow is in its final testing phase and will be made live early next week. Beta payments will include debit and credit cards (through Stripe), NYM, and BTC. These payments will be <strong>linked with zk-nym issuance</strong> on new credentials.</p>
<p>Note: The payment system is for beta testing purposes to trial the payment flow before commercial launch. NymVPN remains free to use for everyone.</p>
<h4>Commercial launch</h4>
<p>The commercial launch of NymVPN is scheduled for <strong>January 2025</strong>. The reason why the Nym team decided to hold the launch in 2025 is to maximize the marketing opportunities after the holiday season. This will ensure that the app gets into the hands of as many users as possible.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*nY1H1qgMrS3GFL3L"></figure><p>A full, stable, and leak-free NymVPN app for general use is just the beginning. In 2025 the app will be launched to market. This will be the beginning of Nym’s <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/the-nym-token-flow-powering-the-worlds-most-private-network-48c15db379c5">novel experiment in tokenomics</a> in which the value of the token is linked to the concrete use of the NymVPN app.</p>
<p>And for app users, expect a lot of exciting upgrades as NymVPN comes into its own: kill switch and autoconnect features to prevent all leaks at the source, censorship resistance technology to permit access to blocked content, and post-quantum cryptography to protect your data against the AI and quantum computers of the future.</p>
<p>2025 will be a big year!</p>
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<p><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nymvpn-app-live-with-zero-knowledge-accounts-1aeb044dbadf">NymVPN app live with zero-knowledge accounts</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/">nymtech</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>


NymVPN app live with zero-knowledge accounts


<h4>NymVPN stable release &amp; NYM buyback before launch</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*V3waG3AD_-3eWfgB_H-9Gg.jpeg"></figure><p><strong>Dear friends and fellow freedom fighters,</strong></p>
<p>We’re in the final push to the launch of NymVPN to the world in <strong>January 2025</strong>! But now’s no time for publicity, just hard facts and tasks. Getting to launch means hitting crucial milestones, and testers and stakers play a big part in the success.</p>
<p>November marked <strong>the first milestone with the </strong><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nymvpn-v2024-11-is-here-6186d49e3c8d"><strong>stable release of NymVPN</strong></a><strong>.</strong> This update improves network security and stability for users, but also lays the foundation for user payments being unlinkable to their use of the app.</p>
<p><strong>The Nym network has had a major upgrade with the Magura release </strong>resulting in measurable improvements to reliability. The release begins the process of culling outdated nodes and ensuring equitable rewarding.</p>
<p>In preparation for launch, staking on nodes is crucial for the health of the network. So if you’re wondering which nodes you should stake, here’s a <a href="https://explorer.nym.spectredao.net/account/n1rnxpdpx3kldygsklfft0gech7fhfcux4zst5lw">list of top performing Nym nodes</a> who are currently in the official <strong>Nym Delegations Program</strong>. Staking NYM on them will go a long way to improving network performance while also ensuring a good APY.</p>
<p>To bootstrap the Nym treasury and improve network performance ahead of launch, Nym is conducting a <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-token-buyback-33e3ec88c4dc">token buyback</a><strong> </strong>of <strong>$1 million USD in NYM</strong>. As payments for NymVPN begin to roll in, there will be a <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/the-nym-token-flow-powering-the-worlds-most-private-network-48c15db379c5">perpetual NYM buyback</a> organically linked to the demand for and usage of the app. The goal of Nym tokenomics is two-fold: the <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nymvpn-v2024-11-is-here-6186d49e3c8d">value of NYM</a> will be linked to paid usage of the app, and the increase of users will improve the privacy of all.</p>
<p>The next major NymVPN release is scheduled for December to introduce <strong>zk-nym credentials</strong> and <strong>beta payments</strong>. With this coming release, the full infrastructure of NymVPN will be in place before being rigorously tested for launch over the holidays. Want to help the team prepare for it? Test, stake, mix packets, and take your seat onboard with us.</p>
<p>2025 is the year of an internet free of surveillance for all.</p>
<p><strong>Nym Core</strong></p>
<h3>In the media</h3>
<p><strong>CNBC:</strong> “<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/13/chelsea-manning-censorship-still-a-dominant-threat.html">Chelsea Manning: Censorship still a dominant threat</a>” (live interview)</p>
<p><strong>PCMag:</strong><em> </em>“<a href="https://uk.pcmag.com/vpn/155163/chelsea-manning-vpns-and-tor-arent-enough-for-digital-privacy">Worried about digital privacy? VPNs and Tor aren’t enough anymore</a>”<br><em>“[S]ecurity consultant Chelsea Manning explains how mixnets can be used to get around VPN bans in countries plagued by internet censorship.”</em></p>
<p><strong>Decrypt:</strong><em> </em>“<a href="https://decrypt.co/291657/privacy-project-nym-nsa-proof-vpn">Privacy project Nym is building an ‘NSA-proof’ VPN</a>”<br><em>“Harry Halpin and Chelsea Manning explain the workings of the ZK-powered privacy project’s super-secure VPN.”</em></p>
<p><strong>Decrypt:</strong><em> </em>“<a href="https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/igShYKNq/nym-launching-worlds-first-decentralized-mixnet-vpn-ceo?fbclid=IwY2xjawGsKVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUKTkVGd_yuIsOeZTQClbKJjkO2vm5L6wHgP_opL6qG67zG1erV83T72Nw_aem_9q_-ahw-fpBDYVssrZgy0A">Nym launching ‘world’s first decentralized mixnet’ VPN: CEO</a>” (live interview)</p>
<p><strong>The Irish Times:</strong><em> </em>“<a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/11/13/whistleblower-warns-of-more-personal-data-threats-under-trump-presidency/">Whistleblower Chelsea Manning warns of more personal data threats under Trump presidency</a>”</p>
<p><em>“[Vulnerable] groups of people should absolutely up their game when it comes to privacy and anonymising tools.”</em></p>
<p><strong>CyberNews:</strong><em> </em>“<a href="https://cybernews.com/security/wikileaks-whistleblower-chelsea-manning-battles-ai-surveillance/">WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning battles AI surveillance with NSA-proof VPN</a>” (listen to podcast <a href="https://techblogwriter.co.uk/chelsea-manning-and-harry-halpin-nymvpn/">here</a>)</p>
<p><em>“[Manning and Halpin] explain why traditional privacy tools like VPNs are failing in an era of AI surveillance and how NymVPN’s mixnet technology could be the solution for true digital anonymity.”</em></p>
<h3>NymVPN</h3>
<h4>NymVPN 2024.11 is here</h4>
<p>The <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nymvpn-v2024-11-is-here-6186d49e3c8d">latest release of NymVPN</a> establishes a stable and secured infrastructure for the launch of payments and anonymous credentials next month. Great products, afterall, are built in phases. <strong>NymVPN 2024.11</strong> includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Improved user experience:</strong> A streamlined sign-up / sign-in flow allows your single anonymous access code to be used to connect up to 10 devices.</li>
<li>
<strong>Anonymous access:</strong> The revamped login system prepares the way for <strong>zk-nyms</strong> which will allow you to pay for NymVPN without ever being linked to your use of the app.</li>
<li>
<strong>Security updates and bug fixes:</strong> General improvements make for better app performance and security following an external security audit.</li>
<li>
<strong>Improved connectivity:</strong> A new state machine significantly enhances the stability of network connections.</li>
</ul>
<p>This app version is currently compatible with <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/macos">MacOS</a>, <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/download/linux">Linux</a>, and <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nymvpn-fast-secure-vpn/id6471254143">iOS</a>. Versions for Android and Windows will soon follow, so stay in touch on socials for announcements!</p>
<p>Remember, <strong>NymVPN Beta</strong> is still free for everyone to test until launch in January 2025, so <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">get your anonymous access code today</a>!</p>
<h4>NymVPN marketing</h4>
<p>The Nym marketing team is gearing up for the January launch campaign. Discussions with privacy-focused tech companies and blockchains are in the works, and an affiliate marketing campaign to get NymVPN before the eyes of over 10 millions of eyes worldwide in January is well underway. Expect a big marketing push as the New Year arrives when the app is ready for the general public.</p>
<h4>Nym rebrand</h4>
<p>The <strong>Nym rebrand</strong> is in its final stages, and there are big things on the stove for the New Year! At the beginning of January, you can look forward to some treats: a new visual identity for Nym, a freshly stylized experience of the NymVPN app, and a unified nym.com domain! Look out for <strong>Nym’s New Year’s Resolutions</strong> for a sneak peak!</p>
<h3>The Nym network</h3>
<h4>Magura network update</h4>
<p>November’s <strong>Magura network release</strong> improves the reliability of the Nym network and updates Nym tokenomics. And the results are noticeable already with measurable improvements on reliability.</p>
<p>The Magura release includes the roll-out of “naive rewarding” as an interim step in the token economics powering the network before it goes to fully paid access. And it includes the <strong>completion of project smoosh</strong>, combining gateway and mixnode functionality into a single Nym node binary.</p>
<h4>Staking</h4>
<p>The Magura update has also begun the process of culling non-performing and outdated nodes. As a staker, you should now check your nodes to make sure they are still eligible for rewards.</p>
<p>When in doubt, stake on Nym nodes that are in the official <strong>Delegations Program</strong> (DP) because they are required to meet the latest requirements! You can find the DP program wallet and list of top quality nodes <a href="https://explorer.nymtech.net/account/n1rnxpdpx3kldygsklfft0gech7fhfcux4zst5lw">here</a>.</p>
<h4>Explorer</h4>
<p>In the wake of Magura, Nym explorers are getting a major revamp. The official Nym network explorer remains <a href="https://explorer.nymtech.net/">here</a>. The explorer currently shows both upgraded Nym nodes as well as legacy gateways and mixnodes to enable a smooth transition to the revamped network.</p>
<p>Operators and stakers can look forward to an <strong>Explorer V2 launching very soon</strong> with additional staking and operator features!</p>
<h4>Important changes for operators</h4>
<p>Magura includes <strong>five main changes </strong>that operators need to be aware of:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<strong>NYM reward pool is now distributed across 5 layers</strong> of nodes to include entry and exit gateways as well as three layers of mix nodes.</li>
<li>
<strong>Nym nodes are now multi-functional.</strong> Operators now simply run a Nym node and then enable gateway and mix node modes.</li>
<li>
<strong>Project smoosh is complete. </strong>This means that operators simply run Nym nodes and the mixnet contract now only “sees” Nym nodes. Operators will have to run up to date software to be included in the active set and gateways will have to get stake for the first time in order to be selected to the active set.</li>
<li>
<strong>Node selection algorithm now includes a configuration score </strong>to determine if a node is included in the active set: <em>Selection = </em><strong><em>config score</em></strong><em> * total stake * performance ^ 20. </em>This is to cull any outdated nodes from the set and make sure the network is running up to date software.</li>
<li>
<strong>Operators now must</strong> <strong>agree to operator </strong><a href="https://nymtech.net/terms-and-conditions/operators/v1.0.0"><strong>Terms &amp; Conditions</strong></a> to confirm legally that you do not gather logs on users.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Community</h3>
<h4>Nym Squad League: October leaderboard</h4>
<p>Compete for over 50,000 $NYM in prizes this season with other members. Check out the October leaderboard <a href="https://forum.nymtech.net/t/leaderboard-nym-squad-league-october-2024/848">here</a>. There are even more grants and up to 1m $NYM for rewards in the Nym Squad Wealth Fund treasury for this season which will be used to reward other community initiatives. Here’s everything you need to know before <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-squad-league-welcome-to-the-fall-season-63983347697a">getting started</a>.</p>
<h4>Bring the noise!</h4>
<p>The motto and core mission of this Nym Squad League season is: <strong>Bring the noise!</strong> Last month, the Nym community got VERY LOUD with their traffic! Everyone who connects to NymVPN in Anonymous Mode can post their screenshots on X/Twitter and report it on the Nym forum for more benefits.</p>
<p>See who won 1000 $NYM in October for the Bring the Noise campaign by staying connected for the longest time <a href="https://forum.nymtech.net/t/leaderboard-nym-squad-league-october-2024/848">here</a>. Here’s how <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/bring-the-noise-0491ab218bc8">you can participate</a>.</p>
<h4>Weekly Community Calls</h4>
<p>Nym community calls happen every week on Nym Youtube or Twitch, <strong>Thursdays at 14:00 UTC</strong>. Tune in for your weekly scoop on all things Nym! You can find all of April community calls on <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoc3wV2YJYwpMUTCM9MPAwB2bWGhVMqCa&amp;si=iJoqPwF5uhxYi78O">this YouTube playlist</a>.</p>
<p>Join the community calls for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Product development updates</li>
<li>Special guests from other projects and friends of Nym</li>
<li>A chance to ask your own questions</li>
<li>And of course, lots of friendly banter with the hosts, the team, and the wider Nym community.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Events</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*DT7aLO4UfcOPJzX-2Ml2Sw.jpeg"></figure><p>The Fall events season has come to a close, but it was a very busy one! It meant many overnight flights, but the Nym core teams managed to do it all in one week: from <strong>DevCon in Bangkok</strong> to <strong>Web Summit in Lisbon</strong>, Nym showcased NymVPN and its network to thousands of people! <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-from-east-to-west-devcon-and-web-summit-2024-fc0f5db20504">Check out all the talks</a> Nym gave from East to West!</p>
<p>Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it, watch whole Nym presentations here:</p>
<ul>
<li>Harry Halpin: “<a href="https://youtu.be/4Ir-fptXPr8">Why VPNs are a scam and what to do about it</a>”</li>
<li>Harry Halpin &amp; Max Hampshire, “<a href="https://youtu.be/OZwG_Tx1hdA">History and Philosophy of Cypherpunk</a>”</li>
<li>Max Hampshire, “<a href="https://app.devcon.org/schedule/XYRFXT">From Packets to Privacy: Understanding and evolving network security</a>”</li>
</ul>
<p>The crowds couldn’t be more different, but the appeal was the same: the world needs something<a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/more-than-a-vpn"> more than what traditional VPNs</a> are offering. We need more access to information, more control of our data, more anonymity in what we do and who we communicate with online.</p>
<p>Next stop, the full launch of <strong>NymVPN in Washington D.C., January 2025</strong>!</p>
<h3>One last thing:</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/680/0*HCxqGlYPSpHM0-_3"></figure><h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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Nym in November


<h4><em>Stable release prepares the way to full launch</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*apEtAYOsYyLFomrY"></figure><p>The latest stable version of <strong>NymVPN v2024.11</strong> is now released for MacOS, Linux, and iOS, with Android to be available early next week.</p>
<p>This app release follows last week’s major Magura network update and improves app performance, security, and connectivity. This is a big technical boost ahead of the <strong>launch of zk-nyms &amp; beta payments in December 2024</strong> and the <strong>full commercial launch of NymVPN in January 2025</strong>.</p>
<p>NymVPN v2024.11 includes a <strong>streamlined log in flow</strong> and major <strong>network security fixes</strong>.</p>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<p><strong>NymVPN v2024.11 </strong>is currently released for:</p>
<ul>
<li>MacOS</li>
<li>Linux</li>
<li>
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nymvpn-fast-secure-vpn/id6471254143">iOS</a> (currently not yet available in Apple Store France, but can be <a href="https://testflight.apple.com/join/0vmRJNrL">downloaded here</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p>The <strong>Android release</strong> will follow early next week once bugs are properly addressed.</p>
<h3>Magura network release</h3>
<p>The Nym network underwent a significant upgrade last week to prepare for NymVPN v2024.11. This includes some breaking changes for operators. But most important for NymVPN users is that now all Nym nodes are configured to function as both mix nodes and gateways for clients and to receive equal rewards. <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-virtuous-token-cycle-next-step-magura-fc5eb3fd2941">Read more</a> on what this means for the Nym tokenomics powering the privacy network at the foundation of NymVPN.</p>
<h3>Account sign-up / sign-in flow</h3>
<p>There is now a new, streamlined system for signing up for NymVPN and logging into the app from multiple devices.</p>
<ul>
<li>Create account on the <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">nymvpn.com</a> with a recovery phrase, and make sure to securely save it!</li>
<li>Use your recovery phrase to log into NymVPN on MacOS, Linux, mobile Android (coming next week), or iOS. Windows will be coming next month</li>
<li>You can then add (up to 10) additional devices by logging in with the same recovery phrase</li>
</ul>
<p>* Note that fair usage is now enforced from the centralized API based on the anonymous credential. Users can view their account plan fair usage summary.</p>
<h3>Fixes following security audit</h3>
<p>Since the July security audit conducted by Cure 53, the Nym team has been working on addressing all the identified bugs and network leaks identified in the report. This release addresses issues related to the authentication with gateways (STS) and session key generation. The Nym SDK has been upgraded to fix these issues in the NymVPN app.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for a full report on these fixes in the <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/trust-center">Nym Trust Center</a>.</p>
<h3>State Machine</h3>
<p>A state machine is an important VPN component for maintaining reliable network connections. State machines have now been integrated into WireGuard, daemon, VPNlib, and account controller. This will lead to a more seamless user experience in switching between NymVPN modes and connecting with gateways.</p>
<h3>Next stop: zk-nyms, beta payments, and plugging all leaks</h3>
<p>The next release of NymVPN is scheduled for <strong>10–15 December 2024</strong> and will introduce beta payments with <strong>zk-nyms for fully unlinkable traffic</strong> through NymVPN, as well as major leak fixes.</p>
<h4>zk-nyms issuance and sending</h4>
<p>Zk-nyms are the foundation of anonymous access with NymVPN: they ensure that you can pay for access to the Nym network with full anonymity, even from Nym itself!</p>
<p>When you pay for a traditional, centralized VPN service, your usage of the app, and even your traffic records if they are kept, can be directly linked to your identity through your payment records.</p>
<p>Nym’s novel solution is a <strong>zero-knowledge access credential</strong>, whose issuance system is currently being piloted into the NymVPN app. Keep in mind that the real value of zk-nyms comes with unlinking your payment records for your usage of the networks. This means that when NymVPN payments go live next month, users can rest assured that their personal information won’t be compromised.</p>
<h4>DNS and IPv6 leaks</h4>
<p>Currently, all leaks while connected with NymVPN are fixed. The Nym dev team is continuing its work in plugging all leaks that occur prior to connecting with the NymVPN app. Nym remains committed to not releasing a full commercial version of the app until all these risks are fully addressed.</p>
<p>Remember, the success of NymVPN depends a lot on our dedicated community of testers. If you find the problem, we’ll fix it!</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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NymVPN v2024.11 is here!


<h4><em>Magura network update and readying latest release of NymVPN</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*rzOyuCzbn55SeHne"></figure><p>Nym’s major network update (Magura) went live last Tuesday, setting the stage for what will become a <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-virtuous-token-cycle-next-step-magura-fc5eb3fd2941">novel form of Nym tokenomics</a>. With payments live, usage of NymVPN will be linked with NYM buy-orders which in turn will be rewarded to Nym node operators providing privacy protections for users.</p>
<p>After some delays as a result of network instability following the Magura release, the release of the latest NymVPN app is now <strong>scheduled for next week</strong>.</p>
<p>Below is everything you need to know about these two important releases. Here’s the full <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/nymvpn-roadmap-through-2024">timeline</a> for NymVPN finishing out 2024. Don’t forget, this is all in lead up to the two big things:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>December 2024:</strong> Early bird access to the robust NymVPN app with payments!</li>
<li>
<strong>January 2025:</strong> The official launch of NymVPN to the world, at a symbolic time when it needs a real paradigm shift in online privacy</li>
</ul>
<p>Remember, <strong>NymVPN Beta</strong> is still open and free to use, so <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">sign up today</a> and instantly receive a <strong>free 30-day access voucher</strong>. Nym needs your testing, testing, testing!</p>
<h3>Network</h3>
<p>The Nym network underwent a major update with the <strong>release of Magura v2024.13</strong>. This release prepares the network for the latest stable release of NymVPN next week as well as the foundational tokenomics for node operators.</p>
<h4>What changes with Magura?</h4>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Operation smoosh is complete:</strong> Now all Nym nodes will function as both mix nodes and entry/exit gateways.</li>
<li>
<strong>Rewards distribution:</strong> Rewards will be distributed equally across all three layers: entry gateways, mix nodes, and exit gateways.</li>
<li>
<strong>Removing under-performing nodes:</strong> Nodes are now required to run the latest Nym binaries and to agree to the node <a href="https://nymtech.net/terms-and-conditions/operators/v1.0.0">Terms &amp; Conditions</a> committing importantly to <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/nyms-zero-knowledge-network">no-log’s policies</a>. This will increase the overall performance of the Nym network for clients. Nodes not meeting these conditions will not be eligible to be part of the active set.</li>
</ul>
<p>Read about all the changes to <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-virtuous-token-cycle-next-step-magura-fc5eb3fd2941">Nym operator tokenomics here</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/3G1pJqvO2VM?si=9QBbkfldnycyD0_C">watch the recent Node Operator Town Hall</a> for more details.</p>
<h4>Patch for mainnet instability</h4>
<p>While the Magura release worked stably in sandbox, the mainnet release led to some unexpected network instability. The dev team has now worked through the issues and <strong>released a Magura patch</strong> today which should begin to stabilize connectivity once again.</p>
<p>Huge thanks to the operator community for being active and responsive!</p>
<h4>Note for NYM stakers</h4>
<p>If you’re staking on Nym nodes, please stay tuned for guidance next week on restaking your tokens following this week’s network changes.</p>
<h4>Changes to explorers</h4>
<p>The release of Magura means that current explorers will soon be replaced. For the time being, please refer to <a href="https://harbourmaster.nymtech.net/">harbourmaster</a> for node and network information.</p>
<h3>NymVPN</h3>
<h4>NymVPN v2024.11 coming next week</h4>
<p>Due to the network issues following the Magura release, the latest stable release of the NymVPN app, originally scheduled for Nov. 21, has been postponed until next week while the dev team implements needed fixes. Nym remains committed to delivering the highest quality technology to our community.</p>
<p>This delay will not affect the next release and launch of payments on <strong>12 December 2024</strong> as promised</p>
<h4>What to expect from NymVPN v2024.11</h4>
<p>Here are some of the important things to expect from the latest NymVPN release:</p>
<ul>
<li>A streamlined sign-up/sign-in flow</li>
<li>Network and connection stability thanks to state machine implementations across apps</li>
<li>The launch of the zk-nym credential system ahead of payments in December</li>
<li>Security fixes as a result of the July 2024 security audit</li>
</ul>
<p>Stay tuned for the NymVPN v2024.11 release announcement next week for compatible devices and confirmed changes.</p>
<p>Until next week comrades! Of course, join our channels for more up to date information and live discussion with the core team!</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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Weekly progress report: November 22 dev update


<h4><em>Progressing from free Beta network to fair usage and a market-ready Nym network</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*gN5UolCLWVK43oq8"></figure><p>NymVPN is about to launch. This will be the first commercial application to run on the Nym network, taking the network from its current free and experimental phase to a fully fledged, market-ready, and secure traffic routing network for the age of AI.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-token-buyback-33e3ec88c4dc">NYM token buy-back</a> is currently trialing the mechanics of a perpetual buyback mechanism to be provided by NymVPN subscriptions.</p>
<p>To get there, Nym’s tokenomics will be going through some major upgrades over the next three months. This article provides an overview of upcoming changes to Nym tokenomics and contains important information for node operators, stakers, and those of you who have been following Nym’s evolution over the past couple of years.</p>
<h3>Snapshot of changes to Nym tokenomics</h3>
<p><strong>Nym has so far been free to use</strong> and nodes have been bootstrapped with rewards from a mixmining pool. With the <strong>launch of NymVPN app </strong>the network is <strong>entering into paid phase</strong> and rewards will be correlated to actual network usage. How will this work?</p>
<p><strong>User subscriptions will trigger NYM token buy-orders</strong>, which are then used to reward operators, stakers, and the Nym team for running and maintaining the network software, creating a <strong>flywheel effect</strong> that benefits the whole ecosystem. This <strong>closes the loop in the virtuous cycle of Nym token economics</strong>.</p>
<p>To get there, Nym token economics has to go through a series of changes, the first being “naive rewarding” to update the reward algorithm. This is scheduled to happen <strong>in the next 24 hours with the Magura release.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Stakers and operators have to take action to continue to earn rewards. Breaking changes to APIs </strong>can be viewed <a href="https://github.com/nymtech/nym/pull/4903">here</a>.</p>
<p>For a full presentation of the changes and what they mean for operators, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/3G1pJqvO2VM?si=9QBbkfldnycyD0_C"><em>watch the recent Node Operator Town Hall</em></a><em>.</em></p>
<h3>Immediate changes: Naive rewarding</h3>
<p>The <strong>Magura release</strong> will be happening <strong>in the next 24 hours</strong>. This is a major network release that will update Nym token economics and likely have effects on operator and staker rewards.</p>
<h4>Effects for stakers</h4>
<p>To maintain a high level of staking rewards and contribute to a performative network, we encourage all stakers to:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<strong>Review the nodes to which you are staking</strong> at the end of the week to check if they have upgraded. We expect there to be a number of passive and outdated nodes which will be removed from the reward set, so check to make sure you are not delegating to a “dead” node!</li>
<li>
<strong>If necessary, move your stake to new nodes </strong>that have upgraded, have a high performance and config score, and can serve the functions of both mix nodes and gateways.</li>
<li>
<strong>We encourage stakers to support nodes in the Delegations program</strong> in particular as these have gone through a rigorous vetting process. Find the full list <a href="https://explorer.nymtech.net/account/n1rnxpdpx3kldygsklfft0gech7fhfcux4zst5lw">here</a>.</li>
<li>If in doubt, <strong>ask in </strong><a href="https://t.me/+ij-6sxGT6XM2ZTU6"><strong>community channels</strong></a> to understand if a node *:</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>is running the latest software</li>
<li>has a good config score</li>
<li>has a good performance score</li>
<li>agreed to operator Terms &amp; Conditions</li>
</ul>
<p>* <em>All nodes participating in the Nym Delegations Program meet these criteria, and all nodes delegated to by the Nym Treasury wallet are Delegations Program participants.</em></p>
<h4>Effects for operators</h4>
<p>Many of our more active operators will be well prepared for the upcoming changes already after having attended the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/3G1pJqvO2VM?si=9QBbkfldnycyD0_C">Operator Town Hall</a> a couple of weeks ago.</p>
<p>Here is a summary of the main changes that will happen as part of the Magura release:</p>
<ol>
<li>The 2% emissions from the mixmining pool will now be <strong>distributed across 5 layers of active nodes rather than 3</strong>. This is to ensure that gateways are rewarded algorithmically rather than only via grants. The aim is to encourage more nodes to run in gateway mode and enable more gateway options for end-users.</li>
<li>
<strong>Action: Completion of project smoosh requires that operators upgrade to run the Nym node binary</strong>. This means operators will be running a single binary for either gateway or mix node mode. Gateways will have to get stake for the first time in order to be selected to the active set.</li>
<li>
<strong>A configuration score is now included in the node selection algorithm</strong> to determine if a node is included in the active set: <em>Selection = </em><strong><em>config score</em></strong><em> * total stake * performance ^ 20. </em>This is to cull any outdated nodes from the set and make sure the network is running up to date software.</li>
<li>
<strong>All node operators will have to do smart contract migration from legacy modes to Nym Node</strong> to receive any rewards (to be done via Nym wallet).</li>
<li>
<strong>Action: Operators have to agree to operator Terms &amp; Conditions</strong> to confirm legally that they do not gather logs on users.</li>
</ol>
<p>The effect of these changes are expected to be a more performant network and better spread of gateway options for users of the Nym network. And it is the next step towards the fully fledged virtuous cycle of Nym tokenomics!</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*LLJhqCHTGjAai6063uXT9A.png"></figure><h3>Nym’s vision: Fair usage, fair rewards</h3>
<p>The end goal of Nym token economics is to have a <strong>virtuous cycle flywheel</strong> in which increasing adoption leads to a scaling of the network and rewards. Currently, stakers and node operators are rewarded from the mixmining pool, which is bootstrapping rewards while the network is free to use. With the network entering a paid version, rewards can soon become tied to real world usage.</p>
<p><strong>Fair usage and fair rewards</strong> simply means that users will be paying for network services and that payments will enter the node reward pool with a percentage going towards topping up operator and staker rewards. But there is a lot more happening under the hood to make sure that:</p>
<ol>
<li>nodes are rewarded based on actual usage of their services</li>
<li>measurement of actual usage does not deanonymize a user!</li>
</ol>
<p>The Nym R&amp;D and dev teams have been very busy this past year to flesh out this scheme, combining zero-knowledge cryptography, evolving the coconut credential scheme into “e-cash” and now finally the zk-nym credential scheme. Zk-nyms ensure that a user’s payment is entirely de-linked from their network usage. For a full breakdown of the virtuous cycle enabled by zk-nyms, read more <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/the-nym-token-flow-powering-the-worlds-most-private-network-48c15db379c5%5D">here</a>.</p>
<p>For stakers and operators, the end goal is to have a rapidly scalable network, with no limits on the number of gateways. Rewards will be based on tickets gathered by gateways andrepresenting real usage. Nodes will be multi-functional. They will continuously have the chance to earn dVPN rewards as both entry and exit gateways. And they will compete with each other every epoch for the chance to earn additional rewards by getting into the active set of the Nym’s <strong>noise generating mixnet</strong> as either gateways or mixnodes.</p>
<h3>Preview of fair usage, fair rewarding</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*yqr3gWbnUKhxOXq8BF6tDw.png"></figure><h3>Timeline overview</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*mqfF_KTMbEiwF4KZ"></figure><p>Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from the <strong>Nym node roadmap</strong> each month into 2025.</p>
<h4>Mid-November</h4>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Release (Magura):</strong> The release will include gateways in the reward algorithm, with mixmining emissions divided across not just mixnodes, but also gateways. We expect this release to result in a slight decrease in mix node rewards due to more layers being rewarded, but with more chances for active set selection as old nodes will be removed.</li>
<li>
<strong>Staker action: </strong>Review delegations and restake if necessary.</li>
<li>
<strong>Operator action:</strong> Operators will at this point have to run up-to-date software, aka “smooshed” Nym nodes. They will also have to agree to operator T&amp;Cs in order to be selected for the active set. Configuration scores will become part of the selection algorithm: <em>config score * total stake * performance ^20</em>
</li>
<li>
<strong>Team action:</strong> Onboard service grantees to the Delegations Program.</li>
</ul>
<h4>End of November</h4>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Release (Crunch):</strong> The release will include an IPv6 listener for gateways and allow operators to run a node in all modes (entry, exit gateway, and mix node, with all exit gateway-enabled nodes also serving as dVPN nodes).</li>
<li>
<strong>Operator action:</strong> Enable your Nym node to run in all modes.</li>
<li>
<strong>Team action:</strong> A new service grants program will the expand number and coverage of gateways.</li>
</ul>
<h4>December</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>NymVPN early bird launch</strong></li>
<li><strong>New network explorer release</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>Staker action:</strong> Use the explorer to explore nodes and fine-tune your staking for maximum network performance and staker rewards.</li>
</ul>
<h4>2025</h4>
<ul><li>
<strong>Release:</strong> <strong>Fair network usage, fair rewarding</strong>. This is the fully-fledged paid version of the network. Rewards will be based on tickets gathered from usage, with rewards matching real world network usage. The mixmining pool will continue to bootstrap rewards as usage grows.</li></ul>
<p>So if you’re a node operator: upgrade, review, restake, and get ready for the future of Nym.</p>
<p>And if you’re curious about Nym, sign up for NymVPN today for <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">a 30-day free trial</a>!</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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Nym’s virtuous token cycle: Next step, Magura


<h4><em>Showcasing how Nym is more than a VPN to the world</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*7S1McAx45lmV3Ogc"></figure><p>It meant many overnight flights for the Nym core team, but we managed to do it all in one week: from <strong>DevCon in Bangkok</strong> to <strong>Web Summit in Lisbon</strong>, Nym showcased the upcoming launch of NymVPN and its underlying community and network.</p>
<p>The crowds couldn’t be more different, but the appeal was the same: the <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/more-than-a-vpn">world needs something more than what traditional VPNs</a> are offering. We need more access to information, more control of our data, more privacy in what we do and who we communicate with online.</p>
<p>So here’s a roundup of what the Nym team has been doing to make all of that possible.</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*gQF8mMNtxm_g1uMi"></figure><h3>DevCon 2024 (Bangkok)</h3>
<p>The Nym team was in full force at DevCon for what turned out to be a pretty incredible event. Here’s a look at what happened over four days of presentations and discussions.</p>
<h4>Sunday: Digital sovereignty</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*9hRhTsAWokJQqLuw"></figure><p>Nym’s Simon Toth chaired a panel on <strong>“Decentralized data in a surveillance economy: A path to data sovereignty”</strong> at the Decentralized Data Summit 2024.</p>
<h4>Monday: Women In Tech</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*Wpp2EeyAVVhf_Xl2"></figure><p>Yana Matrosova presented NymVPN on <strong>“Sovereign tools by Women in Web3Privacy” </strong>at Logos “Parallel Society” and moderated a panel on <strong>“Privacy with backdoors or without?” </strong>at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress.</p>
<p>The opening talk was delivered by Harry Halpin and Chelsea Manning via video.</p>
<h4>Tuesday: From the cypherpunks to the noise-generating mixnets</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*Z0HEXHhlOFBxU1y_"></figure><p>Harry Halpin delivered a Lightning Talk on “Why VPNs are a scam and what to do about it,” introducing Nym’s <strong>noise-generating mixnet</strong> as a novel solution to AI surveillance and data tracking. <a href="https://app.devcon.org/schedule/TRMC3L">Check out the video</a>.</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*ri7LRj19enEcGX0C"></figure><p>Harry Halpin and Max Hampshire delivered the final talk at the Cypherpunk Congress on <strong>“The history and philosophy of cypherpunk,”</strong> with almost a 1000 people in attendance! It was truly an honor to speak to so many curious about the tradition at the foundation of Nym. Watch the <a href="https://app.devcon.org/schedule/8JVYCQ">full video here</a>!</p>
<h4>Wednesday: Collective security</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*r6TewTzyfo84a55I"></figure><p>Yana Matrosova presented <strong>“NymVPN and the Nym Squad League”</strong> at Women In Web3Privacy “Privacy Tools”<strong> </strong>side event. Multiple topics were discussed, including decentralization, zk, privacy, and cypherpunk values. Every person needs to take care of their own privacy themselves, Yana argued, because no-one is coming to save us!</p>
<p>Max Hampshire gave a Lightning Talk on <strong>“From Packets to Privacy: Understanding and evolving network security.”</strong> You can watch the <a href="https://app.devcon.org/schedule/XYRFXT">full talk here</a>.</p>
<h3>Web Summit 2024 (Lisbon)</h3>
<p>Harry and Chelsea hopped over to Portgual right away to attend Web Summit.</p>
<h4>Panel discussion with Harry and Chelsea</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*seIJjVBvYqgbJv5k"></figure><p>Harry and Chlesea presented <strong>“More than a VPN: Defeating AI surveillance with Noise-Generating Mixnets”</strong> on a panel to show the architectural weaknesses of all existing VPNs and how NymVPN can do more.</p>
<h4>Press conference: Protecting data against surveillance</h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*bU26JJrV2yiZRMfR"></figure><p>Harry and Chelsea followed up with a press conference for journalists on what to expect for threats to privacy and protections after the US elections, especially with the rise of authoritarianisms and censorship to information worldwide.</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*PhIihNnO_l6ew-Xh"></figure><p>The events season is coming to a close, but right before a big opening: NymVPN will be released next month with live payments! Stay tuned through Nym’s <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/weekly-progress-report-november-15-dev-update-7150dd1b9ff0">weekly dev updates</a> on the progress of the launch.</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/nym-from-east-to-west-devcon-and-web-summit-2024-fc0f5db20504">Nym from East to West: DevCon and Web Summit 2024</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/">nymtech</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>


Nym from East to West: DevCon and Web Summit 2024


<h4><em>Preparing for latest release of NymVPN and breaking network changes next week</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*snwnGXleXaEpG-r0"></figure><p>The Nym team had big successes in showcasing <strong>NymVPN</strong> to the world at <a href="https://devcon.org/en/">DevCon</a> in Bangkok and <a href="https://websummit.com/">Web Summit</a> in Lisbon this week! And behind the scenes, the dev team has been buckling down to prepare the new network and app releases coming next week. Don’t forget, this is all in lead up to the two big things:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>December 2024:</strong> Early bird access to the robust NymVPN app with payments!</li>
<li>
<strong>January 2025:</strong> The official launch of NymVPN to the world, at a symbolic time when it needs a real paradigm shift in online privacy</li>
</ul>
<p>Here’s the full <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/nymvpn-roadmap-through-2024">timeline</a> for NymVPN finishing out 2024. Stay tuned for details next week on the launch of zk-nym credentials, the newest releases, and some breaking changes for node operators.</p>
<p>Remember, <strong>NymVPN Beta</strong> is still open and free to use, so <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">sign up today</a> and instantly receive a <strong>free 30-day access voucher</strong>. Nym needs your testing, testing, testing!</p>
<h3>NymVPN</h3>
<p>The big focus has been preparing next week’s <strong>stable release of NymVPN</strong> and making sure it is as widely available as possible to download.</p>
<h4>New NymVPN releases coming next week</h4>
<p>Apps releases were paused to ensure stability during DevCon and WebSummit this week. The next NymVPN app release is scheduled for <strong>Thursday, 21 November</strong> following the Magura network release on <strong>Monday, 18 November</strong>.</p>
<h4>NymVPN in Apple Store</h4>
<p>NymVPN is now <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nymvpn-fast-secure-vpn/id6471254143">available in Apple Store</a>!</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/304/0*qGzjsgfn6KNsLXjJ"></figure><h3>Network</h3>
<p>The team has been steadfastly preparing for the latest Magura network release. This will include some breaking changes, so node operators take note!</p>
<h4>Magura release coming Monday</h4>
<p>The next network release “Magura” is scheduled for <strong>Monday, 18 November</strong>. This release will contain several breaking changes, including changes to the reward scheme to include gateways in the reward algorithm.</p>
<h4>All operators must update!</h4>
<p>All operators will need to run the latest Nym node binaries, enabling them to function in either mix node or gateway mode. On Monday, this will be <strong>v2024.13 Magura.</strong></p>
<p>All operators will also need to have agreed to the <a href="https://nymtech.net/terms-and-conditions/operators/v1.0.0">Terms &amp; Conditions</a> in which they agree to not gather logs. Read more on <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/nyms-zero-knowledge-network">Nym’s zero-knowledge network</a> design that takes trust out of the equation for users.</p>
<p>In order for the Nym network to meet clients needs, all nodes need to be up to scratch. Nodes that do not meet these two conditions will be removed from the network.</p>
<h4>Changes to operator rewards</h4>
<p>The Nym reward pool will be divided across five layers of nodes rather than three to include gateway functions in the reward algorithm. Get the full briefing in last week’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/3G1pJqvO2VM?si=8lO2ZBgeG8OZolRd">Operator Town Hall</a>.</p>
<h4>New patch</h4>
<p>Operators implemented a patch that went out for the Aero release. The patch improves connection reliability between dVPN clients and gateways. It fixes timeouts on the authenticator registration so connections with gateways that have updated to this patch version should now be more stable.</p>
<p>Until next week comrades! Of course, join our channels for more up to date information and live discussion with the core team!</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/weekly-progress-report-november-15-dev-update-7150dd1b9ff0">Weekly progress report: November 15 dev update</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/">nymtech</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>


Weekly progress report: November 15 dev update


<h4><em>See the latest progress for yourself with Nym at DevCon and Web Summit</em></h4>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*FKD2ycTRED4kl1yO"></figure><p>The Nym core team is heading to two big events next week to showcase <strong>NymVPN</strong> to the world:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://devcon.org/en/">DevCon</a> in Bangkok from November 12–15</li>
<li>
<a href="https://websummit.com/">Web Summit</a> in Lisbon from November 11–14</li>
</ul>
<p>So the dev team has been focussing this week on getting the latest release in shape and available on Google Play and Apple Store so that as many people can access it as possible next week.</p>
<p>And don’t forget the biggest milestone the team is moving toward on its <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en/blog/nymvpn-roadmap-through-2024">timeline</a> for NymVPN finishing out 2024:</p>
<ul><li>
<strong>December, 2024:</strong> The early bird launch of NymVPN with payments.</li></ul>
<p>So stay tuned for details next week on the launch of zk-nym credentials, what will be included in the latest release, and early subscription discounts for dedicated users!</p>
<p>In the meantime, <strong>NymVPN Beta</strong> is still open and free to use, so <a href="https://nymvpn.com/en">sign up today</a> and instantly receive a <strong>free 30-day access voucher</strong>.</p>
<h3>Checkout Nym at DevCon and Web Summit</h3>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*xFVCt5P8PsifKY2M"></figure><p>At <strong>Web Summit in Lisbon</strong>, Harry Halpin and Chelsea Manning will be presenting “More than a VPN: Defeating AI surveillance with Noise-Generating Mixnets” on <strong>Wednesday, 13 November at 2:15 PM CET</strong>. This will be followed by a press conference on how journalists can protect themselves and their sources with mixnet technology.</p>
<h3>NymVPN</h3>
<p>The big focus this week has been preparing November’s <strong>stable release of NymVPN</strong> and making sure it is as widely available as possible to download..</p>
<h4>NymVPN in app stores</h4>
<p>NymVPN is now <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nymtech.nymvpn">available in Google Play</a>:</p>
<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/352/0*qUI-KoWRZmb55HJ2"></figure><p>It is currently being approved for the <strong>Apple Store</strong>, so stay tuned!</p>
<h3>Network</h3>
<p>The main focus this week has been to ensure a top performing decentralized network that services the NymVPN client and any future usage.</p>
<h4>New docs and operators page</h4>
<p>Nym has released a <a href="https://nymtech.net/docs">new page for docs and operator guidelines</a> for developers to build new applications, or upgrade existing apps, with privacy features unavailable in other systems.</p>
<h4>Expanding service grants programs</h4>
<p>New <a href="https://nymtech.net/operators">nodes operators</a> have been added to the Nym service grants program.</p>
<p>Until next week, stay tuned and join our channels for more up to date information and live discussion with the core team!</p>
<h3>Join the Nym Community</h3>
<p><a href="https://discord.com/invite/nym"><strong><em>Discord</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://t.me/nymtech"> <strong><em>Telegram</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23general:nymtech.chat"> <strong><em>Element</em></strong></a> <strong><em>//</em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nymproject"> <strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></a></p>
<h3>Privacy loves company</h3>
<p><a href="https://t.me/nymchan">English</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymchina"> 中文</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_Russian"> Русский</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYM_turkey"> Türkçe</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymtechvn"> Tiếng Việt</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymjapanese"> 日本</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymfrench"> Française</a> //<a href="https://t.me/NYMSPANISH"> Español</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymportuguese"> Português</a> //<a href="https://t.me/nymkorea"> 한국인</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/sprint-to-launch-november-10-dev-update-1c99e62b0070">Sprint to launch: November 10 dev update</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.nymtech.net/">nymtech</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>


Sprint to launch: November 10 dev update

An event dedicated to creating an alternative narrative for privacy in the digital age.

Privacy Reunion

Come meet our team at the booth and attend an isightful workshops by Max Hampshire and Alfredo Rial

Monerokon

Nym will be giving a talk virtually on the 10th, and one of out team on the ground in the Ukraine will attend on the 11th

Incrypted Conference

Join us at Web Summit, one of the world's largest technology conferences. As a leading privacy-centric platform, we are excited to join other innovators, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the world to showcase our revolutionary technology. We will host several events and workshops so register early.

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WebSummit

Alexis and Nadeem will give a pitch and demo NymConnect plus we’ll have some of our French team on the ground, come visit our booth in the Swisstech area and say hello!

VivaTechnology

Nym will be sponsoring and our own Sudo will be speaking at the Privacy Reunion taking place the day after

Paradigm Bitcoin Conference


Don’t miss our panel on “Cloud money, data privacy and democracy - what is at stake and what can be done?” Speakers: Andres Arauz (Nym advisor and a former head of Central Bank of Ecuador), Ania Piotrowska (Head of Research, Nym) and Brett Scott (author of Cloud Money), moderated by Jaya Klara Brekke (CSO, Nym)

CPDP

Chelsea Manning will participate at the fireside chat moderated by Marta Belcher + Ahmed Ghappour will speak at the discussion panel

Consensus

CPDP Latam is the Latin American platform to discuss privacy, data protection and technology. It includes the Latin American editions of the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) conference, the MyData conference, and Privacy Law Scholars Conference (PLSC).

CPDP - LATAM

Come meet the team at the booth in the Blockchain Land zone and make sure not to miss out Chelsea Manning’s speech on: “AI, crypto and privacy - how to build for the next decade of the internet”

TalentLand

Nym Head of Growth ( LATAM ) to give a presentation on “Nym: Enabling digital privacy and security for all humanity” and to run a workshop on “Nym onboard: Setup a Mixnode, protect your privacy using Nymconnect”

 Monerotopia

AwesomWasm 2023 is the first conference and hackathon CosmWasm-focused, hosted by Confio GmbH. It brings together all Cosmos mega-minds and offers diverse opportunities in terms of business development, but it also facilitates learning and building with CosmWasm.

AwesomWasm

Immerse yourself in our stellar lineup of Cosmos Gigabrains exploring topics from cross-chain DeFi, CosmWasm, modular blockchains, protocol governance, staking and much more.

Nebular Summit

Protocol Berg is a novel summit providing a location specifically for protocol research, decentralized infrastructure, and core-developer experience. The one-day event with two stages, opportunities for technical workshops, and protocol community gatherings brings together protocol researchers and other stakeholders from different decentralized protocols.

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Protocol Berg

The event will happen in les Verrieres, during "Le Paradigme Bitcoin". Stay tuned, more details are coming soon!

1st Nym French Meetup

Korea Blockchain Week brings together the brightest minds in the industry to discuss, redefine, and celebrate the future of finance. The action-packed crypto and blockchain gala features keynote speeches by industry heavyweights, panel discussions by world-renowned experts, and networking opportunities for investors and crypto enthusiasts.

Korea Blockchain Week 

An immersive, agenda-setting annual summit hosted by Messari gathering crypto leaders, operators, builders, and investors for three days. 
Tune in as Nym's CEO Harry Halpin takes to the Operator stage Thursday the 21st at 2.10pm EST to lend his expertise on the "Not Your Typical Privacy Panel" 

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Messari Mainnet

Come along to hear from Mark Sinclair, Head of Engineering at Nym, as he shows you how to use Nym Javascript and Nym Rust SDKs to build privacy-enhanced apps, which transmit data privately and securely via the Nym mixnet.

Learn, Interact, and Build with Nym Head of Engineering

Hackers Congress Paralelní Polis (HCPP) is the flagship event of Paralelní Polis, which is held annually in Prague on the first weekend of October.
The main thematic pillars of the three-day congress are Freedom & Cryptoanarchy, Decentralized Economics, & Cryptocurrencies, Political Art & Hacking, and Science & Technology.


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Hackers Congress Paralelní Polis (HCPP)

Cosmoverse is the largest conference focusing on the Cosmos ecosystem, interoperability, and more. 
Find Nym on the mainstage and on the exhibition floor. 

Cosmoverse

A human-size, affordable and chain-agnostic event.
Join Nym DevRel Alexia on Friday the 22nd as she shares her knowledge on the panel, "Finding Product-Market Fit” @ 7.30pm CET.

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Web3FC

Circles Entropy presents a revolutionary approach to the problem of surveillance, enabling individuals to freely & securely participate in their own digital networks.
Join a critical dialogue between pioneering projects and public intellectuals, discussing the future of digital money and privacy-preserving technologies. Nym's Chief Strategist, Jaya Klara Brekke and Head of DevRel Max Hampshire are on hand to lend their expertise to the discussion.

INTRODUCING CIRCLES ENTROPY: Weaving privacy into trust networks & Local Market

Nym DevRel Serinko will present "Securing the solarpunks: Ethereum validators privacy," introducing layer 0 privacy into libp2p. He will also join a panel discussion, "What shall privacy builders focus on."

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ETHRome

Nym DevRel Serinko will be on the ground to empower builders keen to integrate true privacy into their work. The first ETHalian Hackaton crafted by builders, for builders. This year's focus is on Governance and privacy.

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Web3Privacy Now: Community 1st

Hear from Nym CEO Harry Halpin and COO Alexis Roussel as they take the stage at 4 pm in the UTXO room to discuss "Keeping it legal in Switzerland: From starting a company with Bitcoin to banking to security tokens." 

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Plan B Forum: Lugano 2023

Nym COO Alexis Roussel will join other key industry speakers on an Innovation Stage panel, "True Data Sovereignty - What Do I Really Own?" on Wednesday, 8 Nov at 12h00. This year's event focuses on how blockchain and crypto can financially empower a billion more users around the globe. 

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Binance Blockchain week

Nym CEO Harry Halpin and Security Consultant Chelsea Manning will lead a highly anticipated fireside chat, “Guarding your digital secrets: AI vs. privacy,” as they explore the critical intersection of AI and privacy on the SAAS Monster stage at 11.15 a.m.

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Web Summit

Our COO, Alexis Roussel, will speak at the Universal Privacy Alliance (UPA) summit, representing Nym, a cofounder, as a follow-up to the summit at ETHDenver. Ethereum's most influential builders, researchers, and community members will unite in a series of events.

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Devconnect

Nym Head of Community, LATAM Daniel Vazquez, will bring privacy through Nym's work to the stage. Latin American Bitcoin & Blockchain Conference is the leading conference in LATAM, bringing together leaders of the cryptographic industry and entrepreneurs in the region. 

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LABITCONF

Nym CEO Harry Halpin and Marios Isaakidis (UCL) will present "Socio-technical Principles of Decentralized Protocol Design" online at the BC-6 Technical Session, 3-5 p.m., in Conference Hall 1.

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BCCA 2023

Nym CEO Harry Halpin will present a "Simulation of Mixmining Reward Parameters for the Nym Mixnet." online. The 3rd International Conference on Ubiquitous Security 2023 is devoted to security, privacy, and anonymity in cyberspace, the physical world, and social networks.

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UbiSec 2023

Nym Front-End Developer Yana Matrosova will present "Nym Token Economics - starting a crypto business for digital privacy.” She will join speakers from key Ukrainian tech companies and the Ukrainian government to educate the community further. 

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Kyiv Incrypted Meetup #2

Nym Head of Community, LATAM, Daniel Vasquez, will present the upcoming new NymVPN and the Nym delegation program on the main stage at 10 am. White Hat is LATAM's primary information security event, co-organized by Nym, Openlab, and Python Ecuador.

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White Hat

Nym team returns to the legendary hacker congress where the Nym mixnet was first launched. The team presented the NymVPN app in a live demo and held workshops for people to test the vpn and learn about running nodes. 

Chaos Communication Congress

Ade Molajo (Nym head of BD) and Serinko (Developer Relations) will be presenting at one of Europe's finest privacy-focused Ethereum events. They will be speaking about the Nym DePIN and how it contributes to privacy for the Ethereum ecosystem. 

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EthDam

Nym CEO Harry Halpin will be speaking on the post-Tornado Cash outlook for financial privacy on the panel: "OFAC Sanctions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly".  He is joined by ym advisor and former head of Central Bank of Equador Andres Arauz, Lawyer Fatameh Fannizadeh and Ahmed Ghappor, General Counsel at Espresso Systems.

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Kyiv Nym Community, ready for a new #meetup?

​On June 22, we will hold a side event as part of #UBW2024, where we will discuss NYM and ETH in Ukraine, the latest technical news, NYM VPN testing, and how to set up gateway nodes.

​Among the speakers are NYM CEO Harry Halpin, Software Dev Yana Matrosova, Nym Ambassador in Ukraine Volodymyr Prysiazhniuk (BeyondCEO), and other surprise guests to be announced soon. We promise it will be useful, interesting, and intense.

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KEC & NYM Meetup

Nym CEO will speak at Incrypted Conference 2024 in Kyiv, elaborating on "Surveillance and AI in times of war: How NymVPN can help"

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INCRYPTED CONFERENCE 2024

Nym CEO Harry Halpin will speak at the Bitcoin Meetup in Kyiv. At the meeting, we will learn about the obvious and not-so-obvious attacks on privacy in the Bitcoin network, and ways to counter them. How to combat Bitcoin metadata analysis using the Nym mixnet, and conversely, how Bitcoin helps make the internet more private!

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