Build a TOR Protocol Clone: Step-by-Step Guide

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This discussion focuses on the implementation of a basic version of the TOR protocol for enhanced network security. The user seeks guidance on building this protocol from the ground up, specifically looking for pseudo code and a clear explanation of how intermediary nodes function. The conversation highlights the necessity of understanding TOR's architecture and the role of cooperating anonymous servers. A link to the official TOR Project website is provided for further reading.

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  • Familiarity with RSA encryption
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  • Concept of intermediary nodes in network protocols
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In order to get a deeper understanding of network security, I seek to try implement a basic, yet theoretically as secure, version of TOR. Assume I have a function send(ip_adress,port,byte[]), and RSA encryption implemented.

All I can seem to find are articles describing that it simply uses intermediary nodes, is there a good place that offers a succinct explanation (pseudo code if you will) of how to build it from the ground up?
 
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NotASmurf said:
In order to get a deeper understanding of network security, I seek to try implement a basic, yet theoretically as secure, version of TOR. Assume I have a function send(ip_adress,port,byte[]), and RSA encryption implemented.

All I can seem to find are articles describing that it simply uses intermediary nodes, is there a good place that offers a succinct explanation (pseudo code if you will) of how to build it from the ground up?
I know basically nothing about TOR, but your post seems strange to me. I thought the whole point of TOR was to have a network of cooperating anonymous servers. How can you make that on your own?

https://www.torproject.org/index.html.en
 
You have a link for reading. My impression is that you need to develop a very basic understanding of what TOR does. Please come back when you have specific questions about your own project.

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