Iranian Citizens Turn to Decentralized Networks Amid Internet Blackouts

Iranian citizens are increasingly relying on decentralized networks and obfuscation tools to maintain internet connectivity amid violent protests triggered by the collapse of the national currency. According to NS3.AI, tools such as decentralized VPNs, Shadowsocks, V2Ray, and satellite networks like Starlink have become essential for circumventing strict government censorship. The internet blackout has led to substantial economic losses and has made it difficult to verify the number of casualties from the protests, with reports suggesting thousands of deaths during the unrest.