Thanks for running an I2P node!  (Now add a CJDNS one :)

Note that I2P doesn't have the centralization issues of Tor. The I2P network is both distributed and dynamic, with no trusted parties. 

A single honest peer is enough to defeat an Eclipse attack.

Using a VPN would encrypt your node p2p traffic without waiting for BIP 324.

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Obviously some of us prefer to go with the "What are you gonna do about it" Open and exposed route lmao

![life is meaningless](https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.ldanEVhQrlVSlRk0VPXoyQHaH1)
^For anyone reading, don't do this. It isn't an effective way to support Bitcoin or anything really.

So, my issue with I2P and Tor Bitcoin nodes, is that I understand that they all connect to each other, not within the privacy protocols, but by taking an exit node first. This centralizes where an eclipse attack needs to take place in order to be effective.

Now, I understand that BIP 324 is going to be very helpful in shielding node runners from ISP's without centralizing network traffic to exit nodes. https://bip324.com/

As such I'm very excited for BIP 324 to be merged once its ready!