The under-the-hood stuff. Which protocol does what. What encryption actually means. Why some features matter and some are mostly marketing.
The modern protocol behind most fast VPNs in 2026. ~4,000 lines of code, ChaCha20 encryption, near-instant handshake.
Read βThe veteran. Slower than WireGuard but more configurable. Why it's still around in 2026 and when to use it.
Read βMicrosoft + Cisco joint protocol. Handles mobile network switches well. Why iOS uses it by default.
Read βRoute some apps through the VPN and others outside it. Practical use cases and how it actually works.
Read βThe setting that blocks all traffic if the VPN drops. Types, gotchas, why it matters on hostile networks.
Read βAES-256, ChaCha20, key exchange, forward secrecy. What these actually mean in practice.
Read βRouting your traffic through two VPN servers instead of one. When it's useful, when it's overkill.
Read βMaking VPN traffic look like regular HTTPS to defeat DPI blocks. What it is, who needs it, why we don't ship it.
Read βThe articles above are educational. If you want to know what ClownVPN specifically ships, the product pages cover the same topics from a "what's in the app" angle:
