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Forbidden Archives is a research blog exploring topics that find little
space elsewhere. Recent articles cover:

- Katzenpost mixnet architecture and traffic analysis resistance
- EU Chat Control: the push for mass surveillance in Europe
- Palantir and the business of surveillance capitalism
- 19th-century spiritualism as precursor to modern tech concepts
- VaporDrop: ephemeral messaging that exists only in RAM
- The Gemini protocol and minimalist web philosophy
- Electronic Voice Phenomena and the quest for disembodied consciousness

The blog is accessible through three different protocols, each offering different privacy properties:

Tor Hidden Service (HTTP): http://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

Gemini (via Tor): gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

Nym Mixnet: nym://CLY4hVa43a76svg3qdJRCMn5TGGB6tmQo7ke2abwV9v3.95YHNqZUL17mKUgg4JzZfHvkrgueghDhoNN2KGWiAfXg@DAmZukNn2u3WgsHPsJxKo99QY87NAmkDqUr9LHAUXMUY/index

To access these addresses you need appropriate client software:

- For Tor: Tor Browser is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
- For Gemini: Lagrange is a cross-platform client for Windows, macOS,
Linux, iOS and Android
- For Nym: NymView is available on GitHub (search Ch1ffr3punk/NymView)

Site integrity is cryptographically verifiable via Merkle tree hashes
(mfv) with timestamps anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain via OpenTimestamps.

No tracking. No logs. No JavaScript. Read freely.

Gabx
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On 16.12.2025 17:16 Uhr Gabx wrote:

http://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

That looks interesting, thanks for the hint.
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Gabx <info@tcpreset.invalid> wrote:

Forbidden Archives is a research blog exploring topics that find little
space elsewhere. Recent articles cover:

- Katzenpost mixnet architecture and traffic analysis resistance
- EU Chat Control: the push for mass surveillance in Europe
- Palantir and the business of surveillance capitalism
- 19th-century spiritualism as precursor to modern tech concepts
- VaporDrop: ephemeral messaging that exists only in RAM
- The Gemini protocol and minimalist web philosophy
- Electronic Voice Phenomena and the quest for disembodied consciousness

The blog is accessible through three different protocols, each offering different privacy properties:

Tor Hidden Service (HTTP): http://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

Gemini (via Tor): gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

Nym Mixnet: nym://CLY4hVa43a76svg3qdJRCMn5TGGB6tmQo7ke2abwV9v3.95YHNqZUL17mKUgg4JzZfHvkrgueghDhoNN2KGWiAfXg@DAmZukNn2u3WgsHPsJxKo99QY87NAmkDqUr9LHAUXMUY/index

To access these addresses you need appropriate client software:

- For Tor: Tor Browser is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
- For Gemini: Lagrange is a cross-platform client for Windows, macOS,
Linux, iOS and Android
- For Nym: NymView is available on GitHub (search Ch1ffr3punk/NymView)

Site integrity is cryptographically verifiable via Merkle tree hashes
(mfv) with timestamps anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain via OpenTimestamps.

No tracking. No logs. No JavaScript. Read freely.

Gabx

Gemini over Tor. ThatrCOs interesting.

Apologies for sounding dumb, but whatrCOs the benefit of running a Gemini capsule through Tor? The privacy angle doesnrCOt seem to make sense given
that there isnrCOt much Gemini capsules out there in the first place, so just the ability to host it without having to port forward, I guess?

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In comp.infosystems.gemini ~pasnec-salmyr <pasnec-salmyr@email.invalid> wrote:

Gabx <info@tcpreset.invalid> wrote:

Forbidden Archives is a research blog exploring topics that find little
space elsewhere. Recent articles cover:

<snip>

Gemini (via Tor):
gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/ <snip>

Gabx

Gemini over Tor. That?s interesting.

Apologies for sounding dumb, but what?s the benefit of running a
Gemini capsule through Tor? The privacy angle doesn?t seem to make
sense given that there isn?t much Gemini capsules out there in the
first place, so just the ability to host it without having to port
forward, I guess?

One thing I can think of, people in 'bad' countries
will be able to access Gemini capsules.
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In comp.infosystems.gemini ~pasnec-salmyr <pasnec-salmyr@email.invalid> wrote:

Gabx <info@tcpreset.invalid> wrote:

Forbidden Archives is a research blog exploring topics that find little
space elsewhere. Recent articles cover:

<snip>

Gemini (via Tor):
gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

<snip>

Gabx

Gemini over Tor. That?s interesting.

Apologies for sounding dumb, but what?s the benefit of running a
Gemini capsule through Tor? The privacy angle doesn?t seem to make
sense given that there isn?t much Gemini capsules out there in the
first place, so just the ability to host it without having to port
forward, I guess?

One thing I can think of, people in 'bad' countries
will be able to access Gemini capsules.

I see. That checks out. I havenrCOt been keeping up with Geminispace since late-2022 to be perfectly honest.

So IrCOm not sure if itrCOs gaining some use outside those who use Gemini because they want Gemini to succeed.

DonrCOt get me wrong, itrCOs a noble cause but it usually results in capsules being about Gemini and not much else. At some point, you do run out of interesting things to talk about and share about Gemini that it just sorts
of fizzle out on its own.

Glad that there are those who use Gemini for some utility beyond just
wanting Gemini to be real.


Cheers,


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DonrCOt get me wrong, itrCOs a noble cause but it usually results in capsules being about Gemini and not much else. At some point, you do run out of interesting things to talk about and share about Gemini that it just sorts
of fizzle out on its own.

Glad that there are those who use Gemini for some utility beyond just
wanting Gemini to be real.

I post to my main gemlog about 2-3 per week. I don't think I've ever
written a post specifically about the gemini protocol or gemtext itself,
though there is probably one I'm forgetting about from a few years back.
Most often these days I am posting about electronics or analog
computing, and occasionally astronomy.

I like gemini and gemtext because it is has the simplicity and elegance
of writing a text document, but with a few things added to make it
practical: in particular, hyperlinks, and the gemfeed spec.

I'm subscribed to quite a few feeds from folks who generally don't write
about gemini itself, but rather their hobbies rCo such as gardening rCo or their special areas of expertise. Speaking generally, it seems like most
of the people who are really obsessed with the details of the protocol
itself, or the social movement, end up getting upset about something or
other and leaving in a huff (e.g., "this feature I want wasn't added").
Or going back to some other platform where they will get more likes and followers.
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Christopher Howard wrote:

DonrCOt get me wrong, itrCOs a noble cause but it usually results in capsules
being about Gemini and not much else. At some point, you do run out of
interesting things to talk about and share about Gemini that it just sorts >> of fizzle out on its own.

Glad that there are those who use Gemini for some utility beyond just
wanting Gemini to be real.

+10000 :)

I like gemini and gemtext because it is has the simplicity and elegance
of writing a text document, but with a few things added to make it
practical: in particular, hyperlinks, and the gemfeed spec.

I quote.

I'm subscribed to quite a few feeds from folks who generally don't write about gemini itself, but rather their hobbies rCo such as gardening rCo or their special areas of expertise. Speaking generally, it seems like most
of the people who are really obsessed with the details of the protocol itself, or the social movement, end up getting upset about something or
other and leaving in a huff (e.g., "this feature I want wasn't added").
Or going back to some other platform where they will get more likes and followers.

I totally agree with you. :)

My capsule hosts articles that challenge certain narratives.
Nothing illegal, just inconvenient truths that powerful people would rather not see published.
Tor gives me plausible deniability and makes takedown requests essentially meaningless.

But beyond the practical necessity, I genuinely love Gemini for what it is. The text-first philosophy, the simplicity of gemtext formatting, the absence of tracking and JavaScript bloat,
it's perfect for someone who actually wants to write and read, not "consume content" or "engage with media."

Capsules mostly about Gemini itself.
Fair point.
Mine isn't.

It's about history, politics, privacy, and things that matter.
Gemini is just the vehicle, not the destination.
And yes, Tor + Gemini works beautifully.

Fast, reliable, uncensorable.

Some might say onion services go against Gemini's "keep it simple" ethos.

In this case complexity becomes a feature, it's not a bug.

Gabx

http://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/ gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

--- Digital Signature --- CJsNQJvWxWaWfGElmTYZE2tAqSN4cbd6FkC0gjJDK7mTze1qSmp1OGmlui9DmrqkN8lQ2pcMOiKVvr5WrTapAA==

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Gabx wrote on 2/15/2026 :

Christopher Howard wrote:

Don|ore4raot get me wrong, it|ore4raos a noble cause but it usually results in
capsules being about Gemini and not much else. At some point, you do run >>> out of interesting things to talk about and share about Gemini that it just
sorts of fizzle out on its own.

Glad that there are those who use Gemini for some utility beyond just
wanting Gemini to be real.

+10000 :)

I like gemini and gemtext because it is has the simplicity and elegance
of writing a text document, but with a few things added to make it
practical: in particular, hyperlinks, and the gemfeed spec.

I quote.

I'm subscribed to quite a few feeds from folks who generally don't write
about gemini itself, but rather their hobbies |ore4rCY such as gardening |ore4rCY or
their special areas of expertise. Speaking generally, it seems like most
of the people who are really obsessed with the details of the protocol
itself, or the social movement, end up getting upset about something or
other and leaving in a huff (e.g., "this feature I want wasn't added").
Or going back to some other platform where they will get more likes and
followers.

I totally agree with you. :)

My capsule hosts articles that challenge certain narratives.
Nothing illegal, just inconvenient truths that powerful people would rather not see published. Tor gives me plausible deniability and makes takedown requests essentially meaningless.

But beyond the practical necessity, I genuinely love Gemini for what it is. The text-first philosophy, the simplicity of gemtext formatting, the absence of tracking and JavaScript bloat, it's perfect for someone who actually wants
to write and read, not "consume content" or "engage with media."

Capsules mostly about Gemini itself.
Fair point.
Mine isn't.

It's about history, politics, privacy, and things that matter.
Gemini is just the vehicle, not the destination.
And yes, Tor + Gemini works beautifully.

Fast, reliable, uncensorable.

Some might say onion services go against Gemini's "keep it simple" ethos.

In this case complexity becomes a feature, it's not a bug.

Gabx

http://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/ gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

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Thanks for sharing, I'm gonna read some of your articles over the next
few days.
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MrRogers wrote:

Thanks for sharing, I'm gonna read some of your articles over the next
few days.

I hope u like !!

Gabx
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