Repeated checks over time passed
Obscura is a privacy-first VPN: your IP only touches its ingress, encrypted packets exit via independent Mullvad servers, QUIC-based stealth, anonymous signup & Bitcoin LN pay.
Obscura VPN is a vpn service that accepts Monero, Lightning, and Fiat. It has a guaranteed no-KYC policy and has a score of 9/10. There are 9 user ratings averaging 3.9/5.
Scores
- Guaranteed no KYC
- Terms explicitly state KYC will never be requested.
- Service Termination Policy 0 -4
The service provider can terminate access to services at any time without notice, at their sole discretion.
The service provider can terminate access to services at any time without notice, at their sole discretion.
0 Privacy-4 Trust - No-refund policy 0 -3
The service does not offer refunds, having a no-refund policy.
The service does not offer refunds, having a no-refund policy.
0 Privacy-3 Trust - Guaranteed no KYC +25 0
Terms explicitly state KYC will never be requested.
- Identity-Free registration +10 0
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
+10 Privacy0 Trust - Verified 0 +10
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
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0 Privacy+10 Trust - Strict no-log policy +5 +3
The service has a strict no-log policy, which means that it does not collect or store any information about its users.
The service has a strict no-log policy, which means that it does not collect or store any information about its users.+5 Privacy+3 Trust - Accepts Monero +5 0
This service accepts Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that provides enhanced anonymity.
This service accepts Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that provides enhanced anonymity.
+5 Privacy0 Trust - Has Onion or I2P URLs +5 0
Onion (Tor) and I2P URLs enhance privacy and anonymity.
- Split-trust architecture +3 +1
The service is split across two independent providers so that neither holds a complete picture of the user. One party sees the user's real IP but cannot read their traffic; the other sees the traffic but never the user's IP. Compromising either party alone is not sufficient to de-anonymize a user; both must be subpoenaed or compromised simultaneously. This guarantee only holds if the two operators are genuinely independent; common ownership or a shared jurisdiction nullifies the architectural separation.
The service is split across two independent providers so that neither holds a complete picture of the user. One party sees the user's real IP but cannot read their traffic; the other sees the traffic but never the user's IP. Compromising either party alone is not sufficient to de-anonymize a user; both must be subpoenaed or compromised simultaneously. This guarantee only holds if the two operators are genuinely independent; common ownership or a shared jurisdiction nullifies the architectural separation.
+3 Privacy+1 Trust - Source available code 0 +4
The source code of the service (or an important part of it) is publicly available but not open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.
The source code of the service (or an important part of it) is publicly available but not open-source. This allows the community to audit the service, though it doesn't guarantee security or quality.
0 Privacy+4 Trust - Legally registered 0 +2
Legally registered as Sovereign Engineering Inc. in United States 🇺🇸.
Legally registered as Sovereign Engineering Inc. in United States 🇺🇸.
0 Privacy+2 Trust - Token-based login +1 0
Users accesses the service via a secret token or account number rather than a traditional username/email and password, which improves privacy by removing the need to supply personal identifiers such as an email address or name.
Users accesses the service via a secret token or account number rather than a traditional username/email and password, which improves privacy by removing the need to supply personal identifiers such as an email address or name.
+1 Privacy0 Trust - JavaScript needed 0 0
The service requires the user to enable JavaScript in order to access and use its features.0 Privacy0 Trust - Mobile app available 0 0
The service has a mobile app available for download.
- Base score +50 +50
Terms of Service Review
Obscura VPN provides a zero-log VPN service governed by US law. It does not log IP addresses or traffic, accepts Bitcoin, enforces non-refundable payments, and requires binding arbitration.
Non-Refundable Policy
All payments are strictly non-refundable with no credits for unused service periods, except at Obscura's sole discretion.
Mandatory Arbitration Clause
Disputes are governed by New York law and subject to binding individual arbitration and class action waiver, with a 30-day written opt-out window.
No Traffic Logging
Obscura does not log or persist user IP addresses or internet traffic contents, using end-to-end encryption to a blind relay.
Payment Processing Data
Fees can be paid via credit card or Bitcoin (including Lightning). Credit card details processed by Stripe are not retained by Obscura.
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Attribute "Personal info is not verified" was removed from Obscura VPN
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Attribute "No-refund policy" was added to Obscura VPN
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KYC level changed from 1 to 0
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Verification status changed from APPROVED to VERIFICATION_SUCCESS
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Attribute "Account required" was removed from Obscura VPN
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Attribute "Mobile app available" was added to Obscura VPN
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Service updated
KYC level changed from 2 to 1. Verification status changed from COMMUNITY_CONTRIBUTED to APPROVED. Added currencies: MONERO
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 1 to 2
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Description was updated
Evidence and Review History
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior.
- 1 passed
- Last review Feb 26
- Verified Apr 25
- Operating since Feb 11, 2025
Verification Steps
- PassedService Testing
We've been testing Obscura VPN for over a month. All worked perfectly with zero issues.
Comments
I would say the order of trust of vpn entities goes mullvad>ivpn>obscura for most people. The reason people use obscura is to absorb the trust of mullvad via a hop and add another third part for even more privacy. This should increase them to obscura>mullvad>ivpn but it doesnt:
They manage the second hop transparently. This means you are relying on them to connect you to mullvad, which weakens the security to slightly better than using a vpn made by exclusively them with only one hop.
To setup a VPN chain and maintain security you must always be connected to the first vpn while purchasing, using, and interacting with the second vpn provider. For them to provide the same security they must update their client to do this on your own device instead of blindly trusting their servers.
I recommend mullvad + ivpn despite the slightly higher price and technical competence required if you need multiple hops. Otherwise I recommend purely mullvad as it will provide higher security due to these flaws.
Further note: I have used them and they do provide what they say they do, they just do it in a way that undermines the principal of what they are offering to a point of being useless in my opinion.
Fails when attempting geo blocked services even with added hop on top of Mullvad
re: trade dot xyz. look elsewhere
It lacks some features and doesn't support Windows, but it's fast and reliable. I'm looking forward to what the future holds.
Used it for a month, it's just very solid. I don't see myself using it further when Mullvad exists.
Fast connection, stable speed, and easy to use on all devices.
Pricier than going straight to Mullvad, but it's a privacy upgrade. The trust gets split so itt kind of breaks the trust chain required in conventional VPNs.
I've used Obscura on and off for months. It's much faster than I thought it was going to be considering it has an extra hop - almost unnoticeable from a normal VPN.
The main benefit for Obscura is that Mullvad won't have both your IP address AND internet traffic. Mullvad will only know your web traffic and Obscura will only know your IP address, but neither hop has both. A strict improvement in privacy for a couple more bucks a month.
Simple and effective. This is how all VPNs should be in terms of architecture. Speed and latency are very good, you don't notice the two hops. And works with Wireguard which has broad support for Linux and Android without needing a custom app.