Tor Contributor Leaves Network, Crucial Node Stops Running
A veteran contributor to the Tor Network has announced his intention to cut all ties with the software. In addition to his leaving, a crucial node within the network will be deactivated as well. Original Tor Contributor to Exit, Deactivate Node. The announcement was made on the Tor blog by an original Tor contributor, known as Lucky Green. The....
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