Article • almost 4 years ago

Geoblocking: A Veiled Form of Censorship

Mysterium

Summary

Geoblocking is a discriminatory practice that limits access to services based on a user's location and can violate human rights.
It is used by the film industry to protect copyright and maximize profits, but also restricts consumer choice and shortens film lifecycles.
Decentralized VPNs offer a solution to bypass geoblocking, create a more open internet, and provide privacy and security through layered protocols and peer-to-peer networking.

Source: https://medium.com/mysterium-network/what-does-geoblocking-mean-is-it-just-a-form-of-censorship-4d887ade3fb4

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