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            We <span style="color: #6188ff;">love&nbsp;Freedom</span>, just like You
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            We are a bunch of ordinary people who want to change the world. Discontent with the global state of mass surveillance, and seeing how it negatively impacts our lives, we decided it was time to do something about it.
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            We still have a long way to go. We hope you'll join the journey.
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                View Team Overview
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              <h2 class="text-5xl w-1/1 tracking-tight font-extrabold leading-none py-10">Engage the problem at <span style="color: #6188ff;">The Core</span></h2>
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                The Internet is one of the most beautiful things there is. But every connection has the potential to betray you, leaking personal information you never wanted to share. That's where we intercept.
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                  <h5 class="text-2xl leading-6 font-bold text-gray-900">Open Source</h5>
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                    Secure software can only emerge when many smart people review and contribute to the code base.
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                  <h5 class="text-2xl leading-6 font-bold text-gray-900">Transparency</h5>
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                    The trust to handle your sensitive data can only grow by being open about our company. In every aspect.
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                  <h5 class="text-2xl leading-6 font-bold text-gray-900">Our Quest</h5>
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                    We chase freedom so our societies can flourish. Giving control back to the people is way overdue.
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            A Simple Business&nbsp;Model
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            Our business model is Freemium. First provide local privacy for free, forever. Then let happy users support us by paying for a powerful VPN&nbsp;alternative. Finally reinvest earnings into making all our products better.
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                Look At The Cycle
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            Clear Ownership & Transparent Funding
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            Taking money always means opening up to influences. Therefore, we see it as our duty to not only be open about our ownership, but also about how we financed our journey so far.
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                Explore our influences
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