As of 2025 the P2P System Tixati has full I2P support.

How to configure it for use with I2P: https://support.tixati.com/i2p

Full changelog here: https://tixati.com/news

Sadly not OSS, so "Caveat Emptor".

Edit: Forgot that it's 2026 now.

I just installed and started i2pd following the Arch Wiki at https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/I2P

I opened up the welcome page at 127.0.0.1:7070, which looks like this:

Are there any settings at the welcome page or tweaks that I can apply to the config file to optimize my router? All I want to do is to contribute bandwidth at the moment, not necessarily use the network myself. I have a 1 Gbps connection that never gets saturated.

I saw for instance a setting called "Transit tunnels limit". Is it beneficial for peers if I increase this?

Thanks in advance!

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/52298822

The nginx server block is listening on a port other than 80, if that matters. It's all my VPN provider will allow me to forward.

Has there been a major blackout of the internet worldwide or even in part ?? It's showing cloudflare error 500 on my device.

I am trying to make sure I am ready for 2.11 since it will require Java 17. But I tried getting Java 24 JDK SE and removed Java 8 JRE and then I2P router launcher said I didn't have Java. I tried looking for JRE above 8 but I just keep seeing 24 JDK. The I2P site links to tanuki for a wrapper of the Community Edition but they say there isn't a x64 version of Community Edition.

Does anyone have links for a Windows x64 JRE that is 17 or higher? I have reinstalled Java 8 JRE for now since it fixed the issue of running the I2P router launcher. I have only ever needed the 8 or lower JREs so I am a real noob at Java stuff.

Work continues on the implementation and deployment of post-quantum cryptography in I2P. In this release post-quantum cryptography is available but not turned on by default for new tunnels. Those of you interested in testing post-quantum support should enable it via the "Hidden Service Manager" under "Encryption Types." Be sure to get in touch on #i2p-dev in IRC2P for help and to report any issues you encounter.

I2PSnark now supports UDP trackers. This should help the network overall by reducing the load of torrent trackers.

Stability improvements have been made to the Hidden Mode which will reduce the chance of running out of RouterInfos.

Important! In the next release, I2P will require Java 17 or later.

As usual, we recommend that you update to this release. The best way to maintain security and help the network is to run the latest release.

A guide (not mine) on how to setup IRC over I2P, perhaps to have a little chat with the developers?

From that other site.

Hi I2P community,

I’m a distro developer and I recently built a Linux distribution specifically for I2P. Along with it, I’ve also developed a hardened, customized Firefox for I2P.

You might have heard of me from Securonis Linux. Securonis also supports I2P, but since it’s primarily Tor-focused, browsing I2P sites there wasn’t always smooth.

You can find more details and download the ISO here: https://dimensionalriftos.github.io/

The ISO can run as a live system and is installable via Calamares. Some security settings are enabled right after installation. The distro is completely open-source, and its code is available on GitHub. If you encounter any issues, want to report bugs, or contribute, feel free to reach me.

Copied from that other site...

Good Evening, I hope i am doing this right i stumbled upon https://www.reddit.com/r/i2p/comments/zxmh0f/best_places_to_actually_advertise_i2p_sites/ when looking for more information on sharing the url but i have made an official i2p hidden service for neondystopia.world so that people can access the service anonymously, it used a 3 hop.

Put the router on max bandwith with 90% share to help out because i love this network :)

https://preview.redd.it/964p960gstkf1.png?width=1105&format=png&auto=webp&s=d8f9a4cac0d5ba0eec414a9a67ec3755621b74fe

Helper: http://neondystopia.i2p/?i2paddresshelper=kgfnepmwoarbvgkqrrwkq2jjca4d52herifqkwaxsdsgezvye5na.b32.i2p

Copied from simp.i2p blog.

Contest.i2p is an i2p-only programming contest. The goal is to be to bring more developers into i2p.

There's an XMR reward for winning. The last i knew, contest.i2p was funded with 0.5XMR to start from village.i2p, and they accept donations to increase the prize pool here.

10% of the prize pool will be donated to stormycloud.i2p. The java team doesn't accept donations and isn't a legal entity that can accept them, but stormycloud is, and runs a lot of infrastructure in i2p.

Check them out and go win some XMR. You can enter the contest by registering here and joining the trial round.

From their site

"We are excited to present you with a unique opportunity to showcase your talents and skills in the world of algorithms and logical thinking. This contest is not just a competition; it is a true arena for those who strive for excellence and are ready to challenge themselves and others.

Here, in I2P, we bring together the brightest minds to create an atmosphere of inspiration and rivalry. Participants will not only be able to test their abilities but also exchange experiences, make new connections, and perhaps discover new horizons in programming.

Join us on this exciting journey, where every line of code is a step towards victory, and every task is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills. Let your intellect and creativity be your greatest allies on the path to success!

The most talented minds will be rewarded with Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency!

We look forward to seeing you at the start!"

• Contest.i2p team

Lifted from that other site.

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• To everybody who doesnt know that I2P on google play is just a compromised toy Use this:

For I2P chat on Android, you can use the "I2P for Android" app, along with a compatible chat client like Conversations or Briar. You'll need to install and configure I2P first, then integrate it with your chosen chat application.

Here's a breakdown:

Install and Configure I2P:

Download and Install: Download the I2P app from F-Droid or I2P's official website.

Launch and Configure: Launch the I2P app. You'll need to wait a few minutes for it to establish connections and build tunnels.

Check Settings: Ensure your bandwidth settings are sufficient (you may need to increase them in the settings).

2. Choose and Configure a Chat Client:

Conversations: A popular XMPP client that can be configured to use I2P.

Briar: A peer-to-peer messaging app that can also be configured to use I2P.

Other Options: Explore other I2P-compatible chat clients.

3. Integrate I2P with the Chat Client:

XMPP clients (like Conversations): You'll need to configure your client to connect to the I2P SOCKS proxy (usually found in I2P's settings).

Briar: Briar is designed to work with I2P, so it may be simpler to set up.

Important Notes:

Tunnels: I2P relies on tunnels for communication, which take time to build. Be patient when starting I2P and waiting for connections to establish.

Bandwidth: Adequate bandwidth is crucial for I2P to function well.

Privacy: I2P is designed for privacy and anonymity, but no system is perfect. Be aware of potential vulnerabilities.

Maintenance: Some I2P-based chat clients, like I2PChat, may no longer be maintained.

By following these steps, you can set up a secure and private chat environment using I2P on your Android device.

Bee friends: briar://aclrukpxnreeiujph2ckybmudbennht2kohsr2znn6p7gupydfpxu

From that other site.

Hey i2p,

Like many of you, we were disappointed when the most popular I2P pastebin/image host recently went offline. It was an essential tool for many of us, and its absence has left a gap.

To help fill that void, we're excited to announce drop.i2p, a brand new, privacy-first image and pastebin service built by StormyCloud specifically for the I2P community. Our goal was to create a service that is fast, secure, and respects your anonymity from the ground up.

Link: http://drop.i2p

Address Helper Link

Core Features We built this with the core principles of I2P in mind. Here’s what you can expect:

Encrypted at Rest: This is non-negotiable. Every single file and paste you upload is fully encrypted on our server's disk using a strong, modern cipher. We, as the operators, cannot see the content of your encrypted data.

Anonymous by Design:

No PII Logs: We do not store or log any personally identifiable information. No IP/b32 logs, no browser details. Nothing.

EXIF Data Stripped: All metadata is automatically and immediately stripped from every uploaded image to protect your anonymity.

Ephemeral by Default: All uploads are temporary. You can choose an expiration time from 15 minutes to 48 hours, after which your data is permanently and automatically deleted by a reliable, database-driven janitor process.

Fast & Lightweight:

The site is built to be as lightweight as possible for the I2P network.

It includes a no-JavaScript fallback, so the site remains fully functional for users with scripts disabled.

All images are automatically converted to the modern, efficient WebP format to drastically reduce file sizes and improve loading times.

Transparency: You can view the service's high-level usage on the Stats tab and read our clear Terms of Service directly on the site.

Free and Open API: For scripters and power users, we have a simple, keyless API for programmatic uploads.

Image Upload:

curl -X POST -F "file=@/path/to/your/image.jpg" http://drop.i2p/api/upload/image Paste Upload

curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"content": "your paste here"}' http://drop.i2p/api/upload/paste

This is a service for the community, and we consider it to be in a public beta. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions for new features, and any bug reports you might have.

I2P 2.9.0 is a maintenance release that includes bug fixes and work on new features.

Thread usage has been improved to improve the performance of the i2ptunnel system. NTCP2 has been improved to resist probing attacks. The notification system has been integrated into more applications to provide better feedback to users from I2PSnark and the other applications. Automatic floodfill enrollment has been fixed. Users may observe increased resource usage when acting as floodfill. If this is not desired, floodfill mode can be disabled on the /config page.

A new global map feature is available in the console which shows the locations of routers in your view of the netDb. These are the peers that help your router build tunnels and provide services anonymously.

Work continues on implementing automatic bandwidth management for tunnels, the Datagram2 protocol, and Post-Quantum cryptography. In two releases, at 2.11.0, I2P will require Java 17.

As usual, we recommend that you update to this release. The best way to maintain security and help the network is to run the latest release.

SHA256 Checksums:

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• f4474ca98914f18fce1a4ce37a6b3cd080499919e4202a29b8eae51798f0c7c1 i2pinstall_2.9.0.jar
• 03989319e186d9b06ed96ea0efa6ac95af1bc57af956d7f5f06f52f8da64fcd7 i2psource_2.9.0.tar.bz2
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Is it possible to cross-seed from clearnet to i2p via qbittorrent? are there any tutorials out there?

I was only able to find older tutorials for BiglyBT. Is it the same process?

A review of the Easy Install bundle. Might be worth a watch if you're not already familiar with it. Vid a few years old.

emissary is an I2P router written in Rust.

With emissary, you can browse and host eepsites, use torrents (qBittorrent and I2PSnark tested), read and send email, and chat on Irc2P. Currently it's closer to i2pd in that it doesn't include bundled applications, apart from an optional (and ugly) router UI. However, I hope that in the future it will provide an experience similar to that of the official implementation.

There are also lots of things missing. SSU2 is very experimental (only tested locally) and bandwidth usage can only be controlled by limiting the number of transit tunnels. All of these will be fixed in the future.

If you're a Rust programmer interested in contributing, there are plenty of easy tasks to get started with.

Outproxy doesn't work

Using I2P+/I2PPlus, if there are no pictures attached on Lemmy, try looking at this post on Mastodon.

Does anyone of you know a solution?

@i2p

My arch linux runs i2pd. What torrent client should I use? Id like to

• share seed my own torrents

• add Magnets via terminal

This release improves I2P by fixing bugs, removing unused code, and improving network stability.

We have improved handling of congested routers in the network. Issues in UPnP and NAT traversal were addressed to improve connectivity and error reporting. We now have a more aggressive strategy for leaseset removal from the NetDb to improve router performance and mitigate overload. Other changes were implemented to reduce the observability of events like a router rebooting or shutting down.

As usual, we recommend that you update to this release. The best way to maintain security and help the network is to run the latest release.

The way DNS works in i2p makes it unreliable and vulnerable to attacks. It wouldn't be to hard for an adversary to do a man in the middle or even do a fake version of a site. Also resolving DNS names is hard and takes a lot of effort.

Honestly the entire system needs to be rethought.