NymVPN dApp mode lets you route Ethereum transactions through the Nym mixnet for maximum financial privacy. It creates a SOCKS5 and RPC node connection to the Nym mixnet, keeping your crypto traffic separate from your regular browsing.
If you trade cryptocurrency regularly, see our guide to using a VPN for crypto trading to understand why network-level privacy matters for financial transactions.
This works like split tunneling for cryptocurrency. Your wallet transactions go through the 5-hop mixnet while the rest of your traffic uses Fast mode for everyday speed.
How to set up NymVPN dApp mode for Ethereum?
Here's how to configure your dApp mixnet tunnel:
1. Connect to Fast Mode in NymVPN
Traffic is split in dApp mode: crypto transactions route through the mixnet for privacy, while everything else uses Fast mode for speed.
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.
NymVPN dApp mode is designed for use with decentralized apps (dApps) that interact with blockchain networks.
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.