what's Nym?
Nym is a decentralized privacy infrastructure project that operates a mixnet to provide strong network-level anonymity for internet users. Unlike traditional VPNs that route traffic through centralized servers, Nym disperses data packets across a global network of mix nodes, shuffling and encrypting them to obscure metadata such as sender, receiver, and traffic patterns. This protects against surveillance by ISPs, governments, and corporations, enabling private browsing, messaging, and transactions. The project powers applications like NymVPN, a user-friendly decentralized VPN that integrates mixnet technology for enhanced privacy without logging or selling user data. Nym's ecosystem is secured by the $NYM token, which incentivizes node operators through staking and rewards for providing bandwidth and privacy services. It supports zero-knowledge payments and interoperability with other privacy tools, making it a foundational layer for secure, anonymous communication in the blockchain space.
Nym accepts Litecoin MWEB for VPNs; attending June 2026 Litecoin Summit.
contract
ethereum
osmosis
Will be present at the Litecoin Summit in June 2026.
Accepts Litecoin MWEB addresses as payment for VPN subscriptions.
Integrated as a custom transport option in the new release of Iroh.
Added support on Edge Wallet, enabling users to manage NYM tokens through the Edge mobile wallet platform.
Co-curates Privacy Zone schedule at Parallel Society conference alongside MoneroKon; CEO Harry Halpin participates in a panel in Lisbon on March 6-7, 2026, discussing anonymity and showcasing mixnet VPN technology.
Integrated with Keplr wallet, going live on the platform.
BitfinexReplies and Nym go live today with an accompanying X Spaces discussion at 2pm UTC featuring CEO Harry Halpin.
Nym accepts payment in shielded Zcash (ZEC) for services, enabling privacy-preserving transactions between the two protocols.
CEO Harry Halpin joins Bitfinex for an AMA on December 5th at 2pm UTC to discuss privacy coins, network privacy, VPN, and NYM token.
Ranks 3rd for development activity among privacy coin projects by Santiment.
Bypasses website blocks with double-hop technology; mentioned by Logos Network as an alternative to traditional VPNs for UK surveillance, privacy concerns, and VPN age verification proposals.
VPN plan pricing is $45 for 2 years with payment option available in shielded Zcash.
Ranked 6th among top 10 privacy coins by GitHub activity, per Santiment.
Tohaku, a nym-enabled Ethereum wallet, wins the Logos x Tor Project track at RealFi Hack for protecting users from RPC tracking and metadata leaks using nym technology.
Listed as a network-level privacy project in the Ethereum privacy ecosystem mapping reposted by the Ethereum Foundation.
Token price increases amid rising UK VPN demand, indicating market response to regional privacy concerns.
VPN service confirms Google Meet compatibility and Zcash payment functionality in real-world usage.
Free market launch enables unrestricted trading with planned expansion to Ethereum and Solana ecosystems.
Namada mainnet launches with cross-chain support for eight protocols, including USDC, Celestia, and Osmosis, with shielding rewards program upcoming.
VPN service now accepts physical cash payments via mail, offering enhanced privacy payment option.
Namada protocol adds NYM as a shieldable asset.
Imminent integration with Namada's Mixed Asset Shielded Pool enables private transactions, subject to governance approval.
Q4 shows 32% price growth, 38% increase in staked value to $21.8M, and node operator rewards increased to 24%.