On Montag, 7. August 2023 22:28:32 CEST s7r wrote:
While all the above is true, a thing to remember is to make sure we don't end up all renting too many VPS'es or dedicated servers in the same places / same AS numbers - we need network diversity,
Especially at the exits, which unfortunately occur in a few places and in large heaps. Approx 50%: Berlin Germany, Utrecht Netherlands, Roost Luxembourg.
it is a very important factor, more AS numbers, more providers, more physical locations, etc. So, running at home is super good and recommended from this perspective, provides us with the diversity we need,
You made a good list of underused ISP's on lowendtalk and on nusenu's OrNetStat there are over 500 AS where only 1 or 2 relays are running. There should be enough data centers in the world to achieve diversity even without running at home. https://nusenu.github.io/OrNetStats/#autonomous-systems-by-cw-fraction
Runnig snowflake @home is a nice option. Many relays @home only have kbit/s of bandwidth. In my humble opinion, a Tor relay should offer at least 10 MB/s.
however who can afford the hassle should definitely run a middle relay or bridge at home
Yes, anyone with a good internet connection at home can do this. At least in Germany, every ISP offers its customers a http & ftp proxy. Use them in your browser or OS. This might have less of a problem running Tor relays at home. Because most websites will then see the proxy IP.
(even Exit relay, I do run an Exit relay at my office place and I had one police visit in like 8 years or so).
@office is different than @home. I wouldn't advise anyone to run an exit at home. It's no fun when the cops ring at 6:00 am and search your whole apartment. And if you're unlucky, they take all computers, cell phones and other 'things'.