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WireGuard — open source alternative
Modern VPN tunnel protocol with a tiny code base.
Strengths
- Fast, auditable (4k LoC) and shipped in Linux kernel.
- Trivial config once you understand keys and peers.
- Runs on anything from a VPS to a Raspberry Pi.
Weaknesses
- No built-in user management — you manage keys yourself.
- No obfuscation — firewalls can detect and block it.
- You're accountable for the exit IP's reputation.
Ad slot — OSS middle
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