Tor (The Onion Router)
Also known as: The Onion Router, Anonymity Network, Tor Browser
An anonymity network that routes internet traffic through multiple relays to conceal user location and activity.
Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a decentralized privacy network designed to anonymize users' internet traffic. It routes data through multiple encrypted relays, each unaware of the full transmission path, which helps mask IP addresses and prevent tracking. Tor is widely used for privacy-focused applications, whistleblowing, and accessing uncensored content. In crypto, it enables anonymous wallet usage and enhances privacy for nodes and transactions. Some crypto wallets and dApps offer Tor integration to bolster user anonymity.