How TOR works – Understanding onion routing.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:11:52 +0000

Tor, is a network that relies on a system known as onion routing. Onion routing was invented in the mid 90s, and is the backbone of what many call the dark or deep net. This technology uses a basic concept to obscure users identity and helps provide an anonymous experience. This might come as a surprise to many, but this technology was initially funded and created by the US government. In this article we will look at everything Tor related, from its history, to how it works.