# Censorship Related Articles

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Telegram Introduces WEB-Proxy Technology: Traffic Camouflaged as Regular Website Visits

Telegram has introduced an experimental WEB-proxy technology, unveiled on August 21, 2026, designed to bypass blocking by disguising messenger traffic as regular, encrypted website visits. This new method in Telegram Desktop routes MTProxy data through a WebView transport using HTTPS or WebSocket, making the data stream indistinguishable from legitimate web browsing and offering a new avenue for accessing the service under restrictions. The core innovation is a multiplexed stream sent through the app's built-in browser engine. It maintains MTProxy's encryption but sends all data via a single WebView session. Special frame types (OPEN, DATA, WINDOW, CLOSE) package multiple Telegram connections into one secure channel that appears as a standard webpage load. A server-side relay receives this stream, separates it into individual connections for the MTProxy without decrypting content or knowing final destinations, preserving privacy. The WEB-proxy operates on a regular HTTPS domain that simultaneously hosts a public website. The proxy bridge page activates only with a specific parameter derived from the configuration; all other requests receive the standard homepage, providing reliable cover. Connection links use formats like https://t.me/webproxy?server=... or tg://webproxy, with port 443 and HTTPS being mandatory. Currently a proof-of-concept, the project includes a desktop implementation, an experimental Android client, and plans for iOS support. It represents a shift towards more sophisticated integration with legitimate web infrastructure, leveraging standard browser mechanisms to complicate traffic filtering. The practical value will depend on its resilience to adaptive traffic analysis and scalability. This approach structurally echoes earlier techniques like domain fronting, highlighting the cyclical nature of the struggle between censorship and circumvention technologies.

cryptonews.ru3h ago

Telegram Introduces WEB-Proxy Technology: Traffic Camouflaged as Regular Website Visits

cryptonews.ru3h ago

Telegram Introduces WEB-Proxy Technology: Masks Traffic as Regular Website Visits

Telegram has introduced a new experimental WEB-Proxy technology designed to circumvent blocking by disguising messenger traffic as regular, secure website visits. Announced on August 21, 2026, the technology routes MTProxy data through an in-app WebView using HTTPS or WebSocket transport, making the data stream indistinguishable from legitimate web surfing. The core innovation is a multiplexed stream sent through a single WebView session. It uses special frame formats to pack multiple logical Telegram connections into one encrypted channel that externally resembles loading a web page. A server-side relay receives this stream, separates it into individual connections for the standard MTProxy, without decrypting content or knowing final destinations, thus preserving privacy. The WEB-Proxy operates on a standard HTTPS domain that also hosts a public website. The proxy bridge page is only activated by a specific URL parameter derived via HMAC-SHA256 from the proxy configuration; all other requests receive the normal site homepage. This provides reliable cover against automated detection systems. Currently a proof-of-concept, the system includes a desktop implementation, an experimental Android client, and plans for iOS support. The technology represents a shift towards more sophisticated integration with legitimate web infrastructure, complicating filtering systems that must choose between blocking HTTPS traffic entirely or allowing service access. Its long-term value will depend on resilience to adaptive traffic analysis and scalability without performance loss.

cryptonews.ru5h ago

Telegram Introduces WEB-Proxy Technology: Masks Traffic as Regular Website Visits

cryptonews.ru5h ago

Telegram подает заявку на новый домен верхнего уровня «.gram»

Telegram has applied for the new top-level domain ".gram," founder Pavel Durov announced. If approved by ICANN, the service's over one billion monthly users could claim second-level domains (like yourname.gram) and, with a single click, create interactive websites hosted on Telegram's platform. This move follows recent instability with Telegram's "t.me" short links, which were temporarily disabled for nearly a day in July due to a domain registrar's compliance action related to a US sanctions list. Owning its own TLD would give Telegram greater control over its links and help mitigate similar disruptions. The application aligns with Telegram's broader stance on resisting government surveillance and content censorship, as the platform has faced conflicts and penalties in regions like the EU, Russia, and Ukraine. It also comes shortly after Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store for policy-violating content, a decision Durov criticized as an overreaction.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 22:10

Telegram подает заявку на новый домен верхнего уровня «.gram»

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 22:10

Privacy and Quantum Security: Buterin Presents New Ethereum Development Plan

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled an updated development roadmap called "Strawmap," which extends through 2029. This plan introduces new priorities not present in the 2023 roadmap, primarily user privacy and quantum resistance. Key new focuses include making strong privacy a mandatory feature, not an option. Proposed tools include "privacy pools" to obscure fund origins and "wormholes" to break transaction traceability. The plan also emphasizes Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) to prevent transaction censorship. Quantum resistance involves migrating to cryptographic algorithms secure against future quantum computers. Another major goal is "Lean Ethereum," a large-scale protocol simplification that may even involve replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with alternatives like RISC-V. The roadmap acknowledges the growing maturity of zero-knowledge cryptography (like SNARKs) for scaling and mentions future use of AI for formal code verification. Goals listed by Buterin are: defense against quantum computers, user privacy, high security, censorship resistance, scalable performance, and a simplified architecture. Strawmap is a living document, not a fixed schedule. The article's AI analysis notes the urgency of quantum preparedness, suggesting the transition must happen before "Q-Day" estimates, some as early as 2032.

cryptonews.ru08/10 20:24

Privacy and Quantum Security: Buterin Presents New Ethereum Development Plan

cryptonews.ru08/10 20:24

Will Terrorist Durov Ban Russian Officials?

Telegram founder Pavel Durov publicly reacted to being labeled a "terrorist" by Russian authorities, stating the designation came after he refused demands for mass surveillance and censorship on the platform. In a Telegram post, he highlighted that this status formally bans him from "publishing information online." Durov concluded with a statement widely circulated: Russian officials "clearly don't understand who can ban whom on the internet." This remark suggests Durov could potentially restrict official Russian government and officials' channels on Telegram, which continue to operate on the platform despite its formal blocking in Russia. The situation parallels previous, slow-moving state directives, like switching officials to domestic cars, contrasted with the current push to migrate all government communication to the Russian-made messenger MAX by 2030. However, reports indicate many officials still use Telegram via workarounds, fearing surveillance on MAX, while alternatives like BiP and KakaoTalk recently became inaccessible in Russia without a VPN. Durov has not specified any immediate actions against state channels. His statement is an initial response, with further developments depending on the authorities' reaction. The dynamic differs from 2020 when Russian regulators lifted a block on Telegram; now, Durov implies control from within the platform itself over the official accounts that persisted through that earlier blockade.

cryptonews.ru07/31 08:05

Will Terrorist Durov Ban Russian Officials?

cryptonews.ru07/31 08:05

Telegram’s Pavel Durov responds to Russia’s terrorism designation

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly responded after Russian authorities designated him a "terrorist," claiming the move came after he refused government demands for mass surveillance and censorship. The Russian Federal Security Service accused him of facilitating terrorist activity by failing to remove channels used by terrorist groups and Ukrainian intelligence, building on a criminal case launched in February. Durov's legal challenges extend beyond Russia. He faced arrest in France in 2024 over allegations Telegram failed to adequately moderate illegal content, though he was later allowed to return to Dubai. The platform is also facing new court proceedings in Australia for allegedly not removing terrorism-related content. Positioning himself as a defender of free speech and digital privacy, Durov has criticized proposed EU surveillance measures and threatened to leave France if forced to grant access to users' private messages.

cointelegraph07/30 20:01

Telegram’s Pavel Durov responds to Russia’s terrorism designation

cointelegraph07/30 20:01

Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says

Russian authorities have placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list, escalating a criminal case. The Federal Security Service (FSB) charged him with facilitating terrorist activity for allegedly failing to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence, terrorist groups, and extremists to coordinate attacks and recruit operatives. Durov, who confirmed an earlier case in February, accused Russia of using investigations to pressure Telegram and restrict access. Separately, he faces an ongoing criminal probe in France over alleged illegal activity on the platform, though travel restrictions there have been lifted.

cointelegraph07/29 06:41

Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says

cointelegraph07/29 06:41

US Sanctions Freeze $131M In Iranian Central Bank Stablecoins On TRON

The U.S. Treasury, via OFAC, has sanctioned TRON wallet addresses linked to Iran, resulting in the freezing of approximately $131 million worth of the USDT stablecoin. This action highlights a core tension in crypto: while transactions occur on public, permissionless blockchains, major dollar-backed stablecoins like USDT are issued by centralized companies that can freeze assets to comply with sanctions and law enforcement. The case underscores that stablecoins are not as censorship-resistant as other cryptocurrencies, as their issuers must maintain banking relationships and regulatory standing. TRON's low fees and wide adoption have made it a major network for USDT transfers, which also draws significant compliance scrutiny. This enforcement signals that stablecoin infrastructure, despite its on-chain nature, remains within reach of government oversight, emphasizing the trade-off between utility and control in the growing digital asset ecosystem.

bitcoinist07/18 18:51

US Sanctions Freeze $131M In Iranian Central Bank Stablecoins On TRON

bitcoinist07/18 18:51

Bitcoin's Anti-Spam Data Soft Fork BIP110: Miner Collective Boycott, Already Doomed to Fail?

The article discusses the controversial Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 110, a "data reduction" soft fork aimed at limiting non-monetary data, such as certain scripts, within Bitcoin transactions. Proponents argue this data violates network principles, but the author strongly disagrees. The core argument is that Bitcoin's fundamental value lies in its open-access, censorship-resistant ledger. Anyone can write data by paying fees, and attempting to police how data is interpreted externally is both impossible and contrary to Bitcoin's ethos. The author compares this to free speech and notes that Bitcoin's existing protocol limits (block size, sigops) already manage network load effectively, even spurring layer-2 innovation. Technically, BIP110 would impose significant new restrictions on script size, Taproot features, and upgradability, applying to UTXOs created within about a year of activation. Its deployment mechanism is criticized for having an unusually low 55% miner signaling threshold and a forced activation timeline, representing the most aggressive script limitations since 2010. The author finds the rationale weak, stating the "problem" it addresses is already managed, and the fork's rushed process ignores broader ecosystem consensus. Importantly, they note that users of so-called unwanted data have already adapted their software to work around the proposed rules. The conclusion is that BIP110 is destined to fail. It attempts the impossible—controlling how an open ledger is used—based on flawed reasoning and via a reckless process. The article reports that miners, developers, and the broader community have rejected it, and Bitcoin will emerge stronger by continuing its normal operation without this change.

marsbit07/16 01:32

Bitcoin's Anti-Spam Data Soft Fork BIP110: Miner Collective Boycott, Already Doomed to Fail?

marsbit07/16 01:32

Bitcoin's "Anti-Data Spam" Soft Fork BIP110: Collective Miner Resistance, Doomed to Fail?

The article discusses the contentious BIP110 proposal, a "data-reducing" soft fork aimed at limiting transactions containing additional data interpretable by external software (such as in Ordinals inscriptions). Proponents argue this data violates network principles, but the author strongly opposes the fork. The core argument is that Bitcoin's fundamental value lies in its open-access, censorship-resistant ledger. Just as free speech protects unpopular opinions, Bitcoin must allow any valid transaction, regardless of its perceived "non-monetary" use. The author contends there's no clear line between monetary and non-monetary transactions, and node operators don't care about transaction details—only validity. Bitcoin's existing protocol limits (block size, sigops) already minimize network strain from data-heavy transactions and have spurred layer-2 innovation (e.g., Lightning Network). BIP110's proposed technical changes are described as the most radical script restrictions since 2010, including capping script sizes, disabling certain Tapscript features, and invalidating upgrades. Its activation process is criticized for having an unusually low 55% miner signaling threshold and a forced activation mechanism with a short timeline. The author argues BIP110 attempts the impossible—controlling how users interpret data on an open ledger—and that those it targets have already adapted to work around it. The proposal is deemed unnecessary, rushed, and lacking consensus. With miners, developers, and the broader ecosystem largely opposed, the article concludes BIP110 is destined to fail, leaving Bitcoin's core principles intact.

Foresight News07/15 07:27

Bitcoin's "Anti-Data Spam" Soft Fork BIP110: Collective Miner Resistance, Doomed to Fail?

Foresight News07/15 07:27

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