Tor2web
Tor2web is a service that makes .onion addresses reachable via ordinary HTTP URLs on the clearnet. It forwards requests through an exit into the Tor network. The Tor Project warns: Tor2web breaks the visitor's anonymity.
Why Tor2web is a problem
The Tor2web server sees both the client IP (clearnet) and the .onion destination. The visitor loses the anonymity that onion services provide. For real anonymity: use Tor Browser directly.
Services that still exist
Some Tor2web instances still exist, but they are not officially recommended.
Category: Network
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