diff --git a/15_0_Using_i2p.md b/15_0_Using_i2p.md index eedaca4..a13c296 100644 --- a/15_0_Using_i2p.md +++ b/15_0_Using_i2p.md @@ -1,39 +1,20 @@ # Chapter 15: Using i2p -The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a fully encrypted private network layer. It uses a distributed [network database](https://geti2p.net/en/docs/how/network-database) and encrypted unidirectional tunnels between your and your peers. +There are alternatives to Tor. One is the Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a fully encrypted private network layer. It uses a distributed [network database](https://geti2p.net/en/docs/how/network-database) and encrypted unidirectional tunnels between peers. The biggest difference between Tor and i2P is that Tor is fundamentally a proxy network that offers internet services in a private form, while i2p is fundamentally a sequestered network that offers i2p services only to the i2p network, creating a "network within a network". -Basic differences between Tor and i2p: - -| | Tor | i2p | -| :--- | :---: | ---: | -| Routing | [Onion](https://www.onion-router.net/) | [Garlic](https://geti2p.net/en/docs/how/garlic-routing) | -| Network Database | Trusted [Directory Servers](https://blog.torproject.org/possible-upcoming-attempts-disable-tor-network) | [Distributed network database](https://geti2p.net/en/docs/how/network-database) | -| Relay | **Two-way** encrypted connections between each Relay | **One-way** connections between every server in its tunnels | -| Hidden services | Slow | Fast | - -Comparison in detail: https://geti2p.net/en/comparison/tor - -Ports required by i2p: - -1. Outbound (Internet facing): a random port between 9000 and 31000 is selected however its better if all ports are open and it doesn't affect your security. You can check firewall status using `sudo ufw status verbose` which shouldn't deny outgoing by default. - -2. Inbound (Internet facing): Optional - -Local ports: https://geti2p.net/en/faq#ports - -It is not installed by [Bitcoin Standup](https://github.com/BlockchainCommons/Bitcoin-Standup-Scripts) right now as i2p support was recently added in Bitcoin core. However, you can try it manually by following the steps mentioned in [Section One](15_1_i2p_service.md). +i2p is not currently installed by [Bitcoin Standup](https://github.com/BlockchainCommons/Bitcoin-Standup-Scripts), as i2p support was recently added in Bitcoin Core. However, this chapter explains how to manually install it. ## Objectives for This Chapter After working through this chapter, a developer will be able to: - * Run Bitcoin Core as an I2P (Invisible Internet Project) service + * Run Bitcoin Core as an i2p (Invisible Internet Project) service Supporting objectives include the ability to: * Understand the i2p Network - * Learn difference between Tor and i2p + * Learn the difference between Tor and i2p ## Table of Contents -* [Section One: Bitcoin Core as an I2P (Invisible Internet Project) service](15_1_i2p_service.md) \ No newline at end of file +* [Section One: Bitcoin Core as an I2P (Invisible Internet Project) service](15_1_i2p_service.md)