Proxy Types
Detailed articles about different types of proxy servers: HTTP, SOCKS5, residential, mobile, and more.
Xray and Sing-box – Modern Proxy Cores
Xray and Sing-box are universal next-generation proxy platforms. Support for VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, and multi-protocol routing.
VLESS and VMess Proxy Protocols
VLESS and VMess are modern proxy protocols from V2Ray. DPI circumvention, encryption, traffic obfuscation, and comparison with SOCKS5 and Shadowsocks.
I2P proxy
I2P (Invisible Internet Project) — a hidden network for anonymous communication. Differences from Tor, garlic routing, and use as a proxy.
Tor Exit Nodes as Proxy
Using Tor exit nodes as a proxy: how the Tor network works, advantages of anonymity, speed limitations, and legal aspects.
Cloud Functions as proxy (AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers)
Using cloud functions (AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers, Google Cloud Functions) as proxy servers. Dynamic IPs, scalability, and limitations.
Decentralized proxies (dVPN)
Decentralized proxies and dVPNs: blockchain networks for anonymous access, tokenomics, project examples, and comparison with traditional proxies.
Multi-hop proxy
Multi-hop proxies are the routing of traffic through multiple proxy servers for increased anonymity. Proxy chains,
Mesh VPN and Proxy Hybrids
Mesh VPN as a proxy: decentralized VPN networks, the principle of mesh topology, hybrid solutions, and comparison with classic proxies.
P2P proxy (peer-to-peer networks)
P2P proxies are decentralized proxy networks based on peer-to-peer technologies. How they work, network examples, and a comparison with centralized providers.
Gaming proxy
Gaming proxies — proxies for online games: ping reduction, bypassing geo-blocks, DDoS protection, and access to regional servers.
Streaming proxy — for media content
Streaming proxies for accessing geo-restricted media content: Netflix, YouTube, Spotify. Speed requirements, bypassing proxy detection.
Sneaker Proxies — A Dedicated Type
Sneaker proxies are specialized proxies for buying limited edition sneakers. Requirements include speed, compatibility with bots, and provider selection.