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MASQ is a decentralised VPN and Web3 browser designed to provide complete online privacy and anonymity. It operates by routing connections through multiple hops around the world to offer a censorship-free internet experience. MASQ leverages a decentralised mesh-network (dMN) to ensure private and pseudo-anonymous connections without requiring personal information or credit card details. It also offers built-in ad and tracker blocking and supports Web3 wallets across different blockchains.
MASQ works by utilising the Ethereum blockchain to build a decentralised mesh network. Users can allocate spare computing resources, creating a censorship-resistant and private data transport layer for HTTP/S communications. The network uses multi-hop routing for enhanced privacy and integrates post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and zk-SNARKs to ensure security and anonymity. The MASQ utility token ($MASQ), deployed on the Ethereum mainnet and bridged onto the Polygon network, facilitates trustless bandwidth sharing and network defence.
MASQ has several potential use cases, including:
MASQ originated as a fork from Substratum's Node project, focusing on privacy and censorship resistance through decentralised mesh routing and the Ethereum blockchain. Key milestones in its history include the deployment of its ERC-20 smart contract in 2020, Polygon Network integration for scalability, and the launch of the MASQ browser and Chrome extension to broaden access. Originating under pseudonymous founders, MASQ remains dedicated to offering a secure, private, and decentralised internet experience.