Topic: Opennic

2 chapters across the catalog

twitter mwitter
Episode 602 3:12 - 4:47

602: twitter mwitter

DNS Graffiti, Google DNS, OpenNIC Project

Turkish citizens bypassed the Twitter ban by using alternative DNS settings, with graffiti in Istanbul displaying Google's 8.8.8.8 IP address. The discussion highlights the risks of using Google DNS and advocates for the OpenNIC project as a more secure, decentralized alternative for bypassing government hijacking.

Seven Proxies
Episode 600 52:49 - 56:07

600: Seven Proxies

Alternative DNS, OpenNIC Project, Digital Prepping

The concept of "digital prepping" is introduced as a way to maintain communication if traditional internet governance becomes restrictive. Listeners are encouraged to use alternative DNS providers like the OpenNIC Project to avoid ISP-level redirection to Google servers. The long-term necessity of running private email and DNS servers to bypass potential United Nations-led censorship is emphasized.