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- FreeSocks v2 is a major upgrade to circumvent advanced internet censorship, using a flexible system built on Convex (TypeScript) instead of serverless platforms.
- The control plane (FCP v2) is open-source and self-hostable, handling the full lifecycle of access keys with pluggable proxy backends (Xray primary, Outline still supported).
- User accounts require zero personal information: only a 32-digit account number, created via a proof-of-work captcha, with no email, phone, or password.
- The system implements strict no-IP-logging: the application never stores client IPs, and proxy servers disable access logging automatically.
- To protect against CDN surveillance, sensitive data is encrypted with HPKE (hybrid classical/post-quantum) and requests are signed with proof-of-possession cookies.
- FreeSocks v2 runs on owned hardware colocated in Kansas City, MO, giving full control over the network stack and metal.
- Users can choose between anti-censorship and privacy modes, select server locations, or use automatic placement on the least busy server.
- Translations available in English, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, and Simplified Chinese; memberships ($5/mo) remove traffic limits and support the service.
- Donations fund a shared monthly bandwidth bonus for all free users; payment systems store zero payer information.
- The entire platform is open source under GPL-3.0, with documentation for self-hosting, and security issues should be reported privately.