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Xeres v0.7.0
[https://xeres.io/]
[https://github.com/zapek/Xeres]

Xeres is a Peer-to-Peer (Friend-to-Friend), decentralized, encrypted and secure application designed for communication and sharing.

Features:
Peer-to-Peer (Friend-to-Friend), fully decentralized
No censorship. Cannot be censored
Compatible with Retroshare 0.6.6 or higher
🛠 Hardware accelerated encryption
🖥 Modern looking desktop user interface with several themes including dark mode
Remote access
Free software (GPL), source code on GitHub
Available for Windows, Linux and MacOS

Changelog:
[https://github.com/zapek/Xeres/releases/tag/v0.7.0]

#Retroshare #Tor #I2P

https://bastyon.com/post?s=deb1f87219fa0073456359dd501497808046290842c723e05db52909c3fddbbb&ref=PPGbadoQuQGhApEZeRr5tv5zkY2xSdLQhQ

Первый вход в RetroShare: как найти сотоварищей

В RetroShare нельзя «найти людей» в привычном смысле. Здесь не ищут, здесь договариваются. Это ключевой сдвиг мышления, без которого первый вход всегда будет пустым.

Первое, что нужно принять: в РШ нет глобального лобби. Пустота после установки — не баг, а честное состояние сети без связей. Пока у тебя нет доверенных контактов, у тебя буквально нет сети.

Базовый способ — внеполосный контакт.
Сотоварищи находятся вне RetroShare. Это знакомые, коллеги, участники тематических сообществ, люди из Matrix, XMPP, IRC, Mastodon, форумов. Любая площадка, где можно безопасно обменяться ключами. РШ начинается не с кнопки «поиск», а с фразы «вот мой ключ».

Второй путь — контрольный союзник.
Самый надёжный вариант для первого входа — собственный второй инстанс или человек, с которым заранее согласован эксперимент. Это снимает неопределённость: если связь не установилась, проблема техническая, а не социальная.

Третий путь — тематические острова.
Существуют небольшие сообщества RetroShare, живущие вокруг идей: приватность, P2P, darknet-исследования, оффлайн-активизм. Они не рекламируются широко именно потому, что сеть не рассчитана на поток случайных людей. Вход туда всегда начинается с диалога, а не с клика.

Что не работает.
Публичные ключи «в никуда». Ожидание, что кто-то сам добавится. Надежда на автопоиск. Это мышление централизованных сетей, перенесённое в среду, где оно не имеет смысла.

Как понять, что сотоварищ найден.
Контакт появляется онлайн. Соединение держится. Начинают работать сервисы: чат, форумы, обмен. В этот момент RetroShare перестаёт быть абстракцией и становится средой общения.

Итог простой:
в RetroShare сначала появляются люди,
и только потом — сеть.

#RetroShare #P2P #децентрализация #privacy #криптография #darknet #анонимность #безопасность #шифрование #сетибезцензуры #opsec #infosec #цифроваябезопасность #matrix #xmpp #irc #mastodon #selfhosting #opensource #p2pnetwork #peer2peer #trustnetwork #web3 #alttech #доверие #ключи #цифроваягигиена #сетевыесообщества #анонимныесети #децентрализованныесети

https://bastyon.com/post?s=b2e2d378c834d7e4127ddf6051a2a0712149ff6425024cdcfabfc94410fc0f1b&ref=PKm59wE19ML4b3P1xDD8zznyRr3Fm6bUqF

RetroShare ломает ожидания: здесь нет «поиска людей», потому что сеть не существует без доверия.

Если у тебя пусто после первого входа — всё работает правильно. Это не баг, это честная модель: сначала контакт, потом связь, потом сеть.

Любая централизованная привычка здесь мешает. Ключи не «публикуют», ими обмениваются. Людей не «находят», с ними договариваются.

И да, самый стабильный первый узел — это либо твой второй инстанс, либо человек, с которым ты заранее согласовал эксперимент.

RetroShare начинается не с интерфейса, а с доверия.

@danielquinn
Do you want to work on it? (optionally together?) Co-op, or I don't mind if you prefer solo.

Are you looking at https://github.com/pferreir/pyssb or something else?

You coud be looking at the wrong place.
There are out dated, archived implementations of clients. In python, & Js .
But there are also clients that are up-to-date and work.
What is your OS? do you want to develop your own client, continue development of python one, or just use any client to connect with people?
SSB network is alive, and I've seen few people use it. It just need more love.

PS:
And in case if you'll give up on #scuttlebutt for some reason, deciding not to use it, there is #Retroshare #Hyphanet #Freenet

https://cn.dmi.unibas.ch/en/
Department of
Mathematics and
Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer Networks Group

The Computer Networks Group researches and develops distributed infrastructure for secure communication and computation at all levels of the networking stack. Our past activities include work on sensor networks, autonomic operations of networks, bio- and chemically-inspired networking, as well as mobile code. Currently our main focus is on survivable computing.

https://p2p-basel.org

The aim of the P2P Basel workshop is to bring together researchers and software builders to share insights and collaborate towards the sound and sustainable development of efficient eventually-consistent (offline-first) peer-to-peer systems. Examples of related projects of interest are Secure #Scuttlebutt , DAT/Hypercore , Cabal , #Tox, BitMessage , #IPFS , Socket Supply co., #OrbitDB , Earthstar , Willow , #Nostr , #Holochain , #P2Panda , #GNUnet , #Hyphanet , #Freenet , #Zeronet , #Retroshare , #NextGraph , #Web3 , #serverless , #maidsafe , #matrix , Other P2P projects that are based on stronger consistency models, such as Mass Market are also of interest.

RetroShare is a free, cross-platform software for serverless communication, including letters, instant messages, and file exchanges over an encrypted F2F/P2P network. This network is built on GPG algorithms and the Perfect Forward Secrecy protocol.

https://bastyon.com/post?s=5b8ca60211e5f0df4ed3316953990e2650f0881ace9ec7a0325327e5c33b6dbf&ref=PFN2jQQL5PSwEdGP7h5T7JzkZMzeps98P2

What is RetroShare?
RetroShare is part of the darknet class of networks, where connections and data exchanges are limited to a specific group of participants, excluding external contacts. In this network, participants' IP addresses are hidden from each other, except within a trusted circle.
Instead of using IP addresses for packet addressing, RetroShare employs a 128-bit random identifier—an anonymous ID. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the IP addresses of participants, even within a user's close network. In essence, monitoring file-sharing or communication activities is exceedingly difficult, and determining the number of participants in the dark network is non-trivial.
Key Features of Dark Networks
Dark networks like RetroShare share two important characteristics:
Difficult Monitoring: It's hard for external parties to monitor user activities, as they are not connected to the network.
Invisible Connectivity: It is impossible to know whether a user is connected to such a network from outside the immediate environment, making RetroShare hard to detect.
This distinguishes dark (private) anonymous networks from public anonymous networks, where participants' IP addresses can be observed directly or indirectly. Furthermore, connecting to an arbitrary node in RetroShare requires confirmation from the counterpart, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
A Simple Guide to Connecting to RetroShare
This article is for those who want to quickly connect to the RetroShare network without delving into the complexities of accessing it via Tor or I2P. Here's a simple guide to getting started with RetroShare:
Download and Install the Client Program
Visit the official RetroShare website: retroshare.net.
RetroShare is cross-platform, which means it supports various operating systems, including mobile ones! Linux users can build from source, but for simplicity, we’ll use an AppImage.
Set Up the Program
It's recommended to route all traffic through a VPN for added security. Leave it enabled for the duration of RetroShare’s usage. If you’re communicating only with trusted individuals (e.g., family), it’s not critical.
Download the AppImage here: RetroShare AppImage.
Make the file executable by right-clicking and enabling the "Allow execution of the file as a program" option.
Open a terminal and navigate to the file's location: /root/RetroShare-0.6.4.20180313.0e6d27ad-x86_64.AppImage.
RetroShare will launch, and a new profile creation window will appear. Before proceeding, click on “Options” in the top-right corner.
Configure Your Profile
Fill in the following fields:
Name
Device Name
Password (and confirm)
Chat Name
Encryption Key (be sure to set it to 4096 bits)
Node Settings (leave as default)
Entropy (wait until the bar is full)
Once done, click "Let’s Get Started." RetroShare will generate your certificate, which can be shared via closed channels or in person. You can then request and add the certificate of the person you're communicating with.
Network Settings
Before diving into the network, it’s essential to modify some default settings:
Expand the service data exchange channel and increase the number of tunnels available to other users.
Higher values mean you contribute more to the network by handling both your own and transit traffic from other users. The default is set for a 20 Mbit/s network speed, but you can increase it based on your actual connection speed.
Check the “Use relay servers” box if you have a restrictive router or firewall. This ensures easier access to the network.
Set the destination folder for downloaded files to avoid confusion later. By default, files are saved in a hidden directory like: /root/.retroshare/LOC06_c098e80721a7d1685271211cbe361c03/Downloads.
Finding Trusted Peers
If you don’t have friends using RetroShare but wish to join the dark network, finding trusted peers can be challenging. However, RetroShare now makes this process easier. You can find trusted peers in the built-in chat by exchanging certificates with other users or robots on websites like retroshare.ch.
Enter your certificate in the provided window, press "Submit," and obtain the server certificate. Copy it and add it to your RetroShare certificate list.
Connecting and Building Your Network
Once connected, RetroShare will notify you, and the first node will appear in your list. You can set the trust level for each node according to your discretion.
RetroShare’s Features
Now that you're connected, RetroShare offers a wide range of services:
Contact List
Chat
Post Office
File Sharing
Channels
Forum
Publications
Unlike regular networks, RetroShare keeps the connection details of users within your trusted environment hidden from others in the network. Only those within your immediate network can know you’re connected to RetroShare.
Enhancements with Tor Network Integration
Starting from RetroShare version 0.6, the platform integrates with the Tor network for added privacy. As long as Tor is reliable, RetroShare remains secure, even if the user’s exchange of certificates is disorganized or the settings are unconventional.
The Dark Network and the Role of Authorities
Anyone who exchanges their personal certificate with a RetroShare node becomes a full-fledged member of the dark web and can receive data from anonymous sources. Interestingly, a representative from a punitive or detective agency, after exchanging certificates with two or more nodes, can become a transit point for encrypted data across the network, without knowing the source or destination. This ensures that even law enforcement, while helping grow the network, cannot trace the traffic.
Final Thoughts
Take care of yourself, user! This article is purely informational and does not advocate for any particular actions. The author holds no responsibility, as the ideas presented here are hypothetical, with all coincidences to real events or names being purely accidental.
Author: Telegram Channel @ZapiskiLizermana (Lizerman's Notes)
Швейцарский нож среди мессенджеров
https://omimedia.blogspot.com/2025/03/blog-post.html
#RetroShare #Darknet #Privacy #Security #Encryption #P2P #Anonymous #SafeChat #OpenSource #DigitalPrivacy #CryptoNetwork #MessagingApp #FileSharing #TechForPrivacy #Tor #I2P #PeerToPeer #EncryptedNetwork #Decentralized #PrivateComms #SecureFiles #AnonymousMessaging #DataPrivacy #RetroShareGuide

RetroShare is a free, cross-platform software for serverless communication, including letters, instant messages, and file exchanges over an encrypted F2F/P2P network. This network is built on GPG algorithms and the Perfect Forward Secrecy protocol.

https://bastyon.com/post?s=5b8ca60211e5f0df4ed3316953990e2650f0881ace9ec7a0325327e5c33b6dbf&ref=PFN2jQQL5PSwEdGP7h5T7JzkZMzeps98P2

What is RetroShare?
RetroShare is part of the darknet class of networks, where connections and data exchanges are limited to a specific group of participants, excluding external contacts. In this network, participants' IP addresses are hidden from each other, except within a trusted circle.
Instead of using IP addresses for packet addressing, RetroShare employs a 128-bit random identifier—an anonymous ID. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the IP addresses of participants, even within a user's close network. In essence, monitoring file-sharing or communication activities is exceedingly difficult, and determining the number of participants in the dark network is non-trivial.
Key Features of Dark Networks
Dark networks like RetroShare share two important characteristics:
Difficult Monitoring: It's hard for external parties to monitor user activities, as they are not connected to the network.
Invisible Connectivity: It is impossible to know whether a user is connected to such a network from outside the immediate environment, making RetroShare hard to detect.
This distinguishes dark (private) anonymous networks from public anonymous networks, where participants' IP addresses can be observed directly or indirectly. Furthermore, connecting to an arbitrary node in RetroShare requires confirmation from the counterpart, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
A Simple Guide to Connecting to RetroShare
This article is for those who want to quickly connect to the RetroShare network without delving into the complexities of accessing it via Tor or I2P. Here's a simple guide to getting started with RetroShare:
Download and Install the Client Program
Visit the official RetroShare website: retroshare.net.
RetroShare is cross-platform, which means it supports various operating systems, including mobile ones! Linux users can build from source, but for simplicity, we’ll use an AppImage.
Set Up the Program
It's recommended to route all traffic through a VPN for added security. Leave it enabled for the duration of RetroShare’s usage. If you’re communicating only with trusted individuals (e.g., family), it’s not critical.
Download the AppImage here: RetroShare AppImage.
Make the file executable by right-clicking and enabling the "Allow execution of the file as a program" option.
Open a terminal and navigate to the file's location: /root/RetroShare-0.6.4.20180313.0e6d27ad-x86_64.AppImage.
RetroShare will launch, and a new profile creation window will appear. Before proceeding, click on “Options” in the top-right corner.
Configure Your Profile
Fill in the following fields:
Name
Device Name
Password (and confirm)
Chat Name
Encryption Key (be sure to set it to 4096 bits)
Node Settings (leave as default)
Entropy (wait until the bar is full)
Once done, click "Let’s Get Started." RetroShare will generate your certificate, which can be shared via closed channels or in person. You can then request and add the certificate of the person you're communicating with.
Network Settings
Before diving into the network, it’s essential to modify some default settings:
Expand the service data exchange channel and increase the number of tunnels available to other users.
Higher values mean you contribute more to the network by handling both your own and transit traffic from other users. The default is set for a 20 Mbit/s network speed, but you can increase it based on your actual connection speed.
Check the “Use relay servers” box if you have a restrictive router or firewall. This ensures easier access to the network.
Set the destination folder for downloaded files to avoid confusion later. By default, files are saved in a hidden directory like: /root/.retroshare/LOC06_c098e80721a7d1685271211cbe361c03/Downloads.
Finding Trusted Peers
If you don’t have friends using RetroShare but wish to join the dark network, finding trusted peers can be challenging. However, RetroShare now makes this process easier. You can find trusted peers in the built-in chat by exchanging certificates with other users or robots on websites like retroshare.ch.
Enter your certificate in the provided window, press "Submit," and obtain the server certificate. Copy it and add it to your RetroShare certificate list.
Connecting and Building Your Network
Once connected, RetroShare will notify you, and the first node will appear in your list. You can set the trust level for each node according to your discretion.
RetroShare’s Features
Now that you're connected, RetroShare offers a wide range of services:
Contact List
Chat
Post Office
File Sharing
Channels
Forum
Publications
Unlike regular networks, RetroShare keeps the connection details of users within your trusted environment hidden from others in the network. Only those within your immediate network can know you’re connected to RetroShare.
Enhancements with Tor Network Integration
Starting from RetroShare version 0.6, the platform integrates with the Tor network for added privacy. As long as Tor is reliable, RetroShare remains secure, even if the user’s exchange of certificates is disorganized or the settings are unconventional.
The Dark Network and the Role of Authorities
Anyone who exchanges their personal certificate with a RetroShare node becomes a full-fledged member of the dark web and can receive data from anonymous sources. Interestingly, a representative from a punitive or detective agency, after exchanging certificates with two or more nodes, can become a transit point for encrypted data across the network, without knowing the source or destination. This ensures that even law enforcement, while helping grow the network, cannot trace the traffic.
Final Thoughts
Take care of yourself, user! This article is purely informational and does not advocate for any particular actions. The author holds no responsibility, as the ideas presented here are hypothetical, with all coincidences to real events or names being purely accidental.
Author: Telegram Channel @ZapiskiLizermana (Lizerman's Notes)
Швейцарский нож среди мессенджеров
https://omimedia.blogspot.com/2025/03/blog-post.html
#RetroShare #Darknet #Privacy #Security #Encryption #P2P #Anonymous #SafeChat #OpenSource #DigitalPrivacy #CryptoNetwork #MessagingApp #FileSharing #TechForPrivacy #Tor #I2P #PeerToPeer #EncryptedNetwork #Decentralized #PrivateComms #SecureFiles #AnonymousMessaging #DataPrivacy #RetroShareGuide

RetroShare is a free, cross-platform software for serverless communication, including letters, instant messages, and file exchanges over an encrypted F2F/P2P network. This network is built on GPG algorithms and the Perfect Forward Secrecy protocol.

https://bastyon.com/post?s=5b8ca60211e5f0df4ed3316953990e2650f0881ace9ec7a0325327e5c33b6dbf&ref=PFN2jQQL5PSwEdGP7h5T7JzkZMzeps98P2

What is RetroShare?
RetroShare is part of the darknet class of networks, where connections and data exchanges are limited to a specific group of participants, excluding external contacts. In this network, participants' IP addresses are hidden from each other, except within a trusted circle.
Instead of using IP addresses for packet addressing, RetroShare employs a 128-bit random identifier—an anonymous ID. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the IP addresses of participants, even within a user's close network. In essence, monitoring file-sharing or communication activities is exceedingly difficult, and determining the number of participants in the dark network is non-trivial.
Key Features of Dark Networks
Dark networks like RetroShare share two important characteristics:
Difficult Monitoring: It's hard for external parties to monitor user activities, as they are not connected to the network.
Invisible Connectivity: It is impossible to know whether a user is connected to such a network from outside the immediate environment, making RetroShare hard to detect.
This distinguishes dark (private) anonymous networks from public anonymous networks, where participants' IP addresses can be observed directly or indirectly. Furthermore, connecting to an arbitrary node in RetroShare requires confirmation from the counterpart, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
A Simple Guide to Connecting to RetroShare
This article is for those who want to quickly connect to the RetroShare network without delving into the complexities of accessing it via Tor or I2P. Here's a simple guide to getting started with RetroShare:
Download and Install the Client Program
Visit the official RetroShare website: retroshare.net.
RetroShare is cross-platform, which means it supports various operating systems, including mobile ones! Linux users can build from source, but for simplicity, we’ll use an AppImage.
Set Up the Program
It's recommended to route all traffic through a VPN for added security. Leave it enabled for the duration of RetroShare’s usage. If you’re communicating only with trusted individuals (e.g., family), it’s not critical.
Download the AppImage here: RetroShare AppImage.
Make the file executable by right-clicking and enabling the "Allow execution of the file as a program" option.
Open a terminal and navigate to the file's location: /root/RetroShare-0.6.4.20180313.0e6d27ad-x86_64.AppImage.
RetroShare will launch, and a new profile creation window will appear. Before proceeding, click on “Options” in the top-right corner.
Configure Your Profile
Fill in the following fields:
Name
Device Name
Password (and confirm)
Chat Name
Encryption Key (be sure to set it to 4096 bits)
Node Settings (leave as default)
Entropy (wait until the bar is full)
Once done, click "Let’s Get Started." RetroShare will generate your certificate, which can be shared via closed channels or in person. You can then request and add the certificate of the person you're communicating with.
Network Settings
Before diving into the network, it’s essential to modify some default settings:
Expand the service data exchange channel and increase the number of tunnels available to other users.
Higher values mean you contribute more to the network by handling both your own and transit traffic from other users. The default is set for a 20 Mbit/s network speed, but you can increase it based on your actual connection speed.
Check the “Use relay servers” box if you have a restrictive router or firewall. This ensures easier access to the network.
Set the destination folder for downloaded files to avoid confusion later. By default, files are saved in a hidden directory like: /root/.retroshare/LOC06_c098e80721a7d1685271211cbe361c03/Downloads.
Finding Trusted Peers
If you don’t have friends using RetroShare but wish to join the dark network, finding trusted peers can be challenging. However, RetroShare now makes this process easier. You can find trusted peers in the built-in chat by exchanging certificates with other users or robots on websites like retroshare.ch.
Enter your certificate in the provided window, press "Submit," and obtain the server certificate. Copy it and add it to your RetroShare certificate list.
Connecting and Building Your Network
Once connected, RetroShare will notify you, and the first node will appear in your list. You can set the trust level for each node according to your discretion.
RetroShare’s Features
Now that you're connected, RetroShare offers a wide range of services:
Contact List
Chat
Post Office
File Sharing
Channels
Forum
Publications
Unlike regular networks, RetroShare keeps the connection details of users within your trusted environment hidden from others in the network. Only those within your immediate network can know you’re connected to RetroShare.
Enhancements with Tor Network Integration
Starting from RetroShare version 0.6, the platform integrates with the Tor network for added privacy. As long as Tor is reliable, RetroShare remains secure, even if the user’s exchange of certificates is disorganized or the settings are unconventional.
The Dark Network and the Role of Authorities
Anyone who exchanges their personal certificate with a RetroShare node becomes a full-fledged member of the dark web and can receive data from anonymous sources. Interestingly, a representative from a punitive or detective agency, after exchanging certificates with two or more nodes, can become a transit point for encrypted data across the network, without knowing the source or destination. This ensures that even law enforcement, while helping grow the network, cannot trace the traffic.
Final Thoughts
Take care of yourself, user! This article is purely informational and does not advocate for any particular actions. The author holds no responsibility, as the ideas presented here are hypothetical, with all coincidences to real events or names being purely accidental.
Author: Telegram Channel @ZapiskiLizermana (Lizerman's Notes)
Швейцарский нож среди мессенджеров
https://omimedia.blogspot.com/2025/03/blog-post.html
#RetroShare #Darknet #Privacy #Security #Encryption #P2P #Anonymous #SafeChat #OpenSource #DigitalPrivacy #CryptoNetwork #MessagingApp #FileSharing #TechForPrivacy #Tor #I2P #PeerToPeer #EncryptedNetwork #Decentralized #PrivateComms #SecureFiles #AnonymousMessaging #DataPrivacy #RetroShareGuide

RetroShare is a free, cross-platform software for serverless communication, including letters, instant messages, and file exchanges over an encrypted F2F/P2P network. This network is built on GPG algorithms and the Perfect Forward Secrecy protocol.

https://bastyon.com/post?s=5b8ca60211e5f0df4ed3316953990e2650f0881ace9ec7a0325327e5c33b6dbf&ref=PFN2jQQL5PSwEdGP7h5T7JzkZMzeps98P2

What is RetroShare?
RetroShare is part of the darknet class of networks, where connections and data exchanges are limited to a specific group of participants, excluding external contacts. In this network, participants' IP addresses are hidden from each other, except within a trusted circle.
Instead of using IP addresses for packet addressing, RetroShare employs a 128-bit random identifier—an anonymous ID. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the IP addresses of participants, even within a user's close network. In essence, monitoring file-sharing or communication activities is exceedingly difficult, and determining the number of participants in the dark network is non-trivial.
Key Features of Dark Networks
Dark networks like RetroShare share two important characteristics:
Difficult Monitoring: It's hard for external parties to monitor user activities, as they are not connected to the network.
Invisible Connectivity: It is impossible to know whether a user is connected to such a network from outside the immediate environment, making RetroShare hard to detect.
This distinguishes dark (private) anonymous networks from public anonymous networks, where participants' IP addresses can be observed directly or indirectly. Furthermore, connecting to an arbitrary node in RetroShare requires confirmation from the counterpart, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
A Simple Guide to Connecting to RetroShare
This article is for those who want to quickly connect to the RetroShare network without delving into the complexities of accessing it via Tor or I2P. Here's a simple guide to getting started with RetroShare:
Download and Install the Client Program
Visit the official RetroShare website: retroshare.net.
RetroShare is cross-platform, which means it supports various operating systems, including mobile ones! Linux users can build from source, but for simplicity, we’ll use an AppImage.
Set Up the Program
It's recommended to route all traffic through a VPN for added security. Leave it enabled for the duration of RetroShare’s usage. If you’re communicating only with trusted individuals (e.g., family), it’s not critical.
Download the AppImage here: RetroShare AppImage.
Make the file executable by right-clicking and enabling the "Allow execution of the file as a program" option.
Open a terminal and navigate to the file's location: /root/RetroShare-0.6.4.20180313.0e6d27ad-x86_64.AppImage.
RetroShare will launch, and a new profile creation window will appear. Before proceeding, click on “Options” in the top-right corner.
Configure Your Profile
Fill in the following fields:
Name
Device Name
Password (and confirm)
Chat Name
Encryption Key (be sure to set it to 4096 bits)
Node Settings (leave as default)
Entropy (wait until the bar is full)
Once done, click "Let’s Get Started." RetroShare will generate your certificate, which can be shared via closed channels or in person. You can then request and add the certificate of the person you're communicating with.
Network Settings
Before diving into the network, it’s essential to modify some default settings:
Expand the service data exchange channel and increase the number of tunnels available to other users.
Higher values mean you contribute more to the network by handling both your own and transit traffic from other users. The default is set for a 20 Mbit/s network speed, but you can increase it based on your actual connection speed.
Check the “Use relay servers” box if you have a restrictive router or firewall. This ensures easier access to the network.
Set the destination folder for downloaded files to avoid confusion later. By default, files are saved in a hidden directory like: /root/.retroshare/LOC06_c098e80721a7d1685271211cbe361c03/Downloads.
Finding Trusted Peers
If you don’t have friends using RetroShare but wish to join the dark network, finding trusted peers can be challenging. However, RetroShare now makes this process easier. You can find trusted peers in the built-in chat by exchanging certificates with other users or robots on websites like retroshare.ch.
Enter your certificate in the provided window, press "Submit," and obtain the server certificate. Copy it and add it to your RetroShare certificate list.
Connecting and Building Your Network
Once connected, RetroShare will notify you, and the first node will appear in your list. You can set the trust level for each node according to your discretion.
RetroShare’s Features
Now that you're connected, RetroShare offers a wide range of services:
Contact List
Chat
Post Office
File Sharing
Channels
Forum
Publications
Unlike regular networks, RetroShare keeps the connection details of users within your trusted environment hidden from others in the network. Only those within your immediate network can know you’re connected to RetroShare.
Enhancements with Tor Network Integration
Starting from RetroShare version 0.6, the platform integrates with the Tor network for added privacy. As long as Tor is reliable, RetroShare remains secure, even if the user’s exchange of certificates is disorganized or the settings are unconventional.
The Dark Network and the Role of Authorities
Anyone who exchanges their personal certificate with a RetroShare node becomes a full-fledged member of the dark web and can receive data from anonymous sources. Interestingly, a representative from a punitive or detective agency, after exchanging certificates with two or more nodes, can become a transit point for encrypted data across the network, without knowing the source or destination. This ensures that even law enforcement, while helping grow the network, cannot trace the traffic.
Final Thoughts
Take care of yourself, user! This article is purely informational and does not advocate for any particular actions. The author holds no responsibility, as the ideas presented here are hypothetical, with all coincidences to real events or names being purely accidental.
Author: Telegram Channel @ZapiskiLizermana (Lizerman's Notes)
Швейцарский нож среди мессенджеров
https://omimedia.blogspot.com/2025/03/blog-post.html
#RetroShare #Darknet #Privacy #Security #Encryption #P2P #Anonymous #SafeChat #OpenSource #DigitalPrivacy #CryptoNetwork #MessagingApp #FileSharing #TechForPrivacy #Tor #I2P #PeerToPeer #EncryptedNetwork #Decentralized #PrivateComms #SecureFiles #AnonymousMessaging #DataPrivacy #RetroShareGuide

RetroShare is a free, cross-platform software for serverless communication, including letters, instant messages, and file exchanges over an encrypted F2F/P2P network. This network is built on GPG algorithms and the Perfect Forward Secrecy protocol.

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What is RetroShare?
RetroShare is part of the darknet class of networks, where connections and data exchanges are limited to a specific group of participants, excluding external contacts. In this network, participants' IP addresses are hidden from each other, except within a trusted circle.
Instead of using IP addresses for packet addressing, RetroShare employs a 128-bit random identifier—an anonymous ID. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the IP addresses of participants, even within a user's close network. In essence, monitoring file-sharing or communication activities is exceedingly difficult, and determining the number of participants in the dark network is non-trivial.
Key Features of Dark Networks
Dark networks like RetroShare share two important characteristics:
Difficult Monitoring: It's hard for external parties to monitor user activities, as they are not connected to the network.
Invisible Connectivity: It is impossible to know whether a user is connected to such a network from outside the immediate environment, making RetroShare hard to detect.
This distinguishes dark (private) anonymous networks from public anonymous networks, where participants' IP addresses can be observed directly or indirectly. Furthermore, connecting to an arbitrary node in RetroShare requires confirmation from the counterpart, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
A Simple Guide to Connecting to RetroShare
This article is for those who want to quickly connect to the RetroShare network without delving into the complexities of accessing it via Tor or I2P. Here's a simple guide to getting started with RetroShare:
Download and Install the Client Program
Visit the official RetroShare website: retroshare.net.
RetroShare is cross-platform, which means it supports various operating systems, including mobile ones! Linux users can build from source, but for simplicity, we’ll use an AppImage.
Set Up the Program
It's recommended to route all traffic through a VPN for added security. Leave it enabled for the duration of RetroShare’s usage. If you’re communicating only with trusted individuals (e.g., family), it’s not critical.
Download the AppImage here: RetroShare AppImage.
Make the file executable by right-clicking and enabling the "Allow execution of the file as a program" option.
Open a terminal and navigate to the file's location: /root/RetroShare-0.6.4.20180313.0e6d27ad-x86_64.AppImage.
RetroShare will launch, and a new profile creation window will appear. Before proceeding, click on “Options” in the top-right corner.
Configure Your Profile
Fill in the following fields:
Name
Device Name
Password (and confirm)
Chat Name
Encryption Key (be sure to set it to 4096 bits)
Node Settings (leave as default)
Entropy (wait until the bar is full)
Once done, click "Let’s Get Started." RetroShare will generate your certificate, which can be shared via closed channels or in person. You can then request and add the certificate of the person you're communicating with.
Network Settings
Before diving into the network, it’s essential to modify some default settings:
Expand the service data exchange channel and increase the number of tunnels available to other users.
Higher values mean you contribute more to the network by handling both your own and transit traffic from other users. The default is set for a 20 Mbit/s network speed, but you can increase it based on your actual connection speed.
Check the “Use relay servers” box if you have a restrictive router or firewall. This ensures easier access to the network.
Set the destination folder for downloaded files to avoid confusion later. By default, files are saved in a hidden directory like: /root/.retroshare/LOC06_c098e80721a7d1685271211cbe361c03/Downloads.
Finding Trusted Peers
If you don’t have friends using RetroShare but wish to join the dark network, finding trusted peers can be challenging. However, RetroShare now makes this process easier. You can find trusted peers in the built-in chat by exchanging certificates with other users or robots on websites like retroshare.ch.
Enter your certificate in the provided window, press "Submit," and obtain the server certificate. Copy it and add it to your RetroShare certificate list.
Connecting and Building Your Network
Once connected, RetroShare will notify you, and the first node will appear in your list. You can set the trust level for each node according to your discretion.
RetroShare’s Features
Now that you're connected, RetroShare offers a wide range of services:
Contact List
Chat
Post Office
File Sharing
Channels
Forum
Publications
Unlike regular networks, RetroShare keeps the connection details of users within your trusted environment hidden from others in the network. Only those within your immediate network can know you’re connected to RetroShare.
Enhancements with Tor Network Integration
Starting from RetroShare version 0.6, the platform integrates with the Tor network for added privacy. As long as Tor is reliable, RetroShare remains secure, even if the user’s exchange of certificates is disorganized or the settings are unconventional.
The Dark Network and the Role of Authorities
Anyone who exchanges their personal certificate with a RetroShare node becomes a full-fledged member of the dark web and can receive data from anonymous sources. Interestingly, a representative from a punitive or detective agency, after exchanging certificates with two or more nodes, can become a transit point for encrypted data across the network, without knowing the source or destination. This ensures that even law enforcement, while helping grow the network, cannot trace the traffic.
Final Thoughts
Take care of yourself, user! This article is purely informational and does not advocate for any particular actions. The author holds no responsibility, as the ideas presented here are hypothetical, with all coincidences to real events or names being purely accidental.
Author: Telegram Channel @ZapiskiLizermana (Lizerman's Notes)
Швейцарский нож среди мессенджеров
https://omimedia.blogspot.com/2025/03/blog-post.html
#RetroShare #Darknet #Privacy #Security #Encryption #P2P #Anonymous #SafeChat #OpenSource #DigitalPrivacy #CryptoNetwork #MessagingApp #FileSharing #TechForPrivacy #Tor #I2P #PeerToPeer #EncryptedNetwork #Decentralized #PrivateComms #SecureFiles #AnonymousMessaging #DataPrivacy #RetroShareGuide

https://youtu.be/YvDj46MFUD0
#kontalk #mumble #bitmessage #oversec #kryptey #meshenger #briar #rocket.chat #stoneage #threema #anonymousmessenger #ricochetrefresh #retroshare #onionshare #syncthing #cryptpad #tuta #infomaniac #ctemplar #deltachat #gajim #atalk #qtox #trifa #Jami #jitsimeet #nextcloud #webwormhole #linphone #matrix #nheko #session @session #simplex #simplexchat #wire

#Retroshare 0.6.7 has been released (#AnonymousP2P / #Friend2Friend / #F2F / #P2P) https://retroshare.cc/

📬 Spot-On: Eine moderne Verschlüsselungs-Suite im Echo
#Softwareentwicklung #DeltaChat #retroshare #ScottEdwards #SpikeChat #SpotOn #Textbrowser https://tarnkappe.info/artikel/softwareentwicklung/spot-on-eine-moderne-verschluesselungs-suite-im-echo-282124.html

An overview of RetroShare

https://youtu.be/A-qkix_R6Hs?si=XpsOWdlRz6S8fT5R

#RetroShare #p2p #f2f

Schön das die Entwicklung weitergeht. Eine erster Release Candidate von RetroShare 0.6.7 ist erschienen.

Nice that the development continues. A first release candidate of RetroShare 0.6.7 has been published.

#RetroShare #linux #windows #mac #opensouce #f2f

github.com/RetroShare/RetroSha…

@cameron @jamescridland

Where are these discussions taking place?

And what's wrong with email? I suppose using #ETH addresses for login, or #RetroShare, something like that might work, but you're still tied to DNS otherwise if that is the big beef with email... Just speculating though, which is why I asked.

If #DNS isn't the offender, then perhaps the simplest would be #Keyoxide, #Matrix, #Fediverse address or #XMPP account verification?

https://github.com/Cameron-IPFSPodcasting/podcastnode-Umbrel

#tallship #FOSS #IPFS #IPNS

@tobi
und #Retroshare, #Bitmessage und #Briar bitte nicht vergessen
@favstarmafia

MI certificado Retroshare (Tor)

🔗 https://zerobin.net/?d5642b1eb84b97b5#OqQsuU+HKsxxOqkmaCaCZWb4mYfFTs+oD2/MZC1k3zw=

#retroshare #tor #certificado