Today, privacy and security on the internet are paramount concerns for users at all levels. In days past, such matters concerned only the technologically elite and organizations with enterprise-level security requirements. The landscape of internet security has shifted, and everyday users now recognize the threats posed by malware and counterparties. Security necessity for end-users has progressed beyond simple antivirus software to now demand protection and security of network traffic.
Intense Coin (ITNS) is a cryptocurrency that seeks to address the growing and persistent need for secure internet usage by establishing a peer-to-peer, decentralized, blockchain driven, anonymous virtual private network (VPN). Intense strives to fulfill a mission of internet freedom and equitability, and a decentralized VPN network is an imperative step toward this goal. To meet this goal, the Intense network will offer two mechanisms for VPN connectivity. True to classic cryptocurrency ideals and values, the Intense network will allow end users to host VPN servers and act as exit nodes for peer-to-peer (P2P) VPN tunneled connections. In effect, a decentralized and trustless VPN is created. The Intense network will also serve as a centralized marketplace for commercial VPN operators to advertise and establish VPN connections.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) exist to obscure and secure traffic between endpoints. By using encrypted tunnels for network data, internet traffic remains impervious to wiretapping and eavesdropping. The protections offered by VPN usage allow consumers to access the internet without the risk of leaking data to attackers monitoring network traffic, without restriction by corporations or governments, and without geographic limitation. Economic projections for VPN markets are intensely favorable. For example, the global SSL VPN market is projected to grow 7.5% annually [CAGR] and increase from $3.08 billion in value to $5.33 billion from 2017 to 2023. Mobile VPN demand is projected to grow at a staggering 21.1% from 2017 to 2022.
A pillar of use for virtual private networks is anonymity. Intense will address the crucial need for anonymity not only by utilizing encrypted peer-to-peer tunnels for data, removing the possibility of nefarious individuals analyzing or monitoring traffic, but also by means of an anonymized mechanism of payment. Intense Coin, unlike conventional Bitcoin-based cryptocurrencies, is based on the CryptoNote algorithm which utilizes ring signatures to mix transactions among multiple receivers for anonymity .
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