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Darknet Encyclopedia

Comprehensive guides to hidden networks, anonymity protocols, and the technologies that power the darknet. Educational resources for researchers and security professionals.

Core Topics

Fundamental concepts and technologies of the darknet

What is the Darknet?

Understanding the difference between the surface web, deep web, and darknet

Pillar Article

Tor Network

The Onion Router - the most widely used anonymity network

5,000+ words

I2P Network

The Invisible Internet Project - garlic routing explained

3,000+ words

Freenet

Distributed, censorship-resistant network for anonymous communication

2,500+ words

Onion Services

How .onion hidden services work and their architecture

3,500+ words

The Hidden Wiki

History of the most famous darknet directory

2,000+ words

Additional Topics

More specialized subjects for deeper research

Lokinet

Next-generation onion routing network built on blockchain

ZeroNet

Open, free and uncensorable websites using Bitcoin cryptography

Darknet Search Engines

Ahmia, Torch, and other search tools for hidden services

Forums & Culture

The community aspects and forum culture of darknet
QUICK REFERENCE

Network Comparison

Network Routing Type Primary Use Est.
Tor Onion Routing Anonymous browsing 2002
I2P Garlic Routing Internal services 2003
Freenet Distributed Hash Censorship resistance 2000
Lokinet Onion + Blockchain Next-gen privacy 2018

Educational Purpose Only

DarkWiki is a research and educational resource. We do not promote, facilitate, or encourage any illegal activities. All information is provided for academic, journalistic, and cybersecurity research purposes only. Historical onion addresses shown are no longer active and are included solely for historical documentation.