With the NymVPN dApp mode* you can create a SOCKS5 and RPC node connection to the Nym Noise Generating Mixnet. Send transaction to the Ethereum blockchain via RPC nodes for maximal financial privacy.
This means you can get mixnet protections for your crypto while using the NymVPN Fast mode for the rest of your traffic. Think of it as crypto split tunneling, but with the world's most private VPN.
Here's how to configure your dApp mixnet tunnel:
1. Connect to Fast mode in NymVPN
The goal of this feature is to split tunnel your crypto through the mixnet while using the Fast mode for everything else.
2. Activate dApp mode
In Settings, open App & wallet proxy and toggle it on.
3. Copy RPC address
This is your SOCKS5 URL for accessing the mixnet. Copy the HTTP RPC address from NymVPN and paste it somewhere.
4. Choose an RPC node
Choose a preferred, trusted, or reliable RPC node for Ethereum. Copy the URL.
5. Add RPC node URL to the Nym RPC address
Replace the <your-provider-url> part of the Nym HTTP RPC address with the URL of your RPC node
6. Open Metamask network settings
In Settings, click Network > Ethereum > Edit
7. Add RPC URL to Ethereum
Under Default RPC URL, click Add RPC URL and then paste your modified Nym address. Click Save.
Still unable to connect?
Follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Select the default RPC node by going to Manage networks > Ethereum network > Select RPC URL. Switch back to the newly added RPC URL after a few seconds.
- Select a different pair of Entry and Exit locations, then reconnect to NymVPN.
- Make sure you have the latest version of NymVPN installed.
If you're still having trouble connecting, reach out to the NymVPN support team by filling out this form.
Note: This is a beta feature and still in development.