WireGuard
Modern VPN protocol with exceptional speed, security, and efficiency. Only ~4,000 lines of code (vs OpenVPN's ~100,000) make it highly auditable. Best protocol for everyday VPN use with minimal speed impact.
What is WireGuard?
What is WireGuard?
Modern VPN protocol with exceptional speed, security, and efficiency. Only ~4,000 lines of code (vs OpenVPN's ~100,000) make it highly auditable. Best protocol for everyday VPN use with minimal speed impact.
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ChaCha20
Modern stream cipher encryption algorithm used by WireGuard and some V2Ray configurations. Performs excellently on mobile devices without hardware AES acceleration, providing security comparable to AES-256.
OpenVPN
Mature, open-source VPN protocol with proven security through decades of audits. Slower than WireGuard but excellent for firewall bypass using TCP mode on port 443. Gold standard for reliability and compatibility.
Protocol
Set of rules governing how data is encrypted and transmitted through VPN. EdgeVPN offers three protocols: WireGuard (fast), OpenVPN (reliable), and V2Ray (censorship-resistant). Each has specific advantages.
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