# Why is VPN providers like Cryptostorm or OVPN not recommended

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/why-is-vpn-providers-like-cryptostorm-or-ovpn-not-recommended/13061
**Category:** General
**Created:** 2023-07-02T14:57:18Z
**Posts:** 16
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## Post 15 by @Regime6045 — 2024-05-24T15:47:55Z

> [@d3c1oak3d](#):
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> Some of this was discussed [on the forum](https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/17010-cryptostorm/) of AirVPN.

That discussion actually brought forward some interesting arguments in favour of Crypto Storm. The token system you mentioned (but which is not unique anymore) is one. I particularly noticed that if you connect to their VPN their DNS allows you to resolve .onion and .i2p domains in the normal browser. Not best practice due to browser fingerprinting I assume, but I still like it.

> [@d3c1oak3d](#):
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> Cryptostorm seemingly has had associations with certain people potentially accused of criminal acts in the past.

Yes I agree that was pretty disgusting to find out (bestiality)

> [@moonwriting](#):
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> The fact that we don’t know anything about the people behind it is a big red flag, as well as their unwillingness to say where they are located.

That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We also don’t know who created Bitcoin or Monero.

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