I2P 2.4.0 Anonymous Network Release

The anonymous network I2P has released version 2.4.0, along with the C++ client i2pd 2.50.0. I2P is a multi-layered, anonymous, distributed network that operates on top of the regular internet. It uses end-to-end encryption to ensure anonymity and isolation. The network is built in a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, relying on bandwidth resources provided by its users, which eliminates the need for centrally managed servers. Communications within the network are based on encrypted, unidirectional tunnels between participants and their peers.

Within the I2P network, users can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and emails, share files, and organize P2P networks. I2P clients are used to build and access anonymous networks for both client-server (websites, chats) and P2P (file sharing, cryptocurrencies) applications. The main I2P client is written in Java and can run on a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris, and more. i2pd is an independent C++ implementation of the I2P client and is distributed under a modified BSD license.

What’s New in Version 2.4.0

• Improved search in the NetDB database, which is used to discover peers in the I2P network.
• Enhanced overload handling and the ability to shift load from overloaded peers to other nodes, increasing the network’s resilience during DDoS attacks.
• Expanded options to improve the protection of individual routers and the applications that use them. To prevent information leaks between routers and applications, the NetDB database has been split into two isolated databases: one for routers and one for applications.
• Added the ability to temporarily block routers.
• Deprecated the outdated SSU1 transport protocol, which has been replaced by the SSU2 protocol.
• i2pd now includes support for the Haiku operating system.