# VPN vs Proxy
## **Silent Pass VPN vs. Silent Pass Proxy** Silent Pass offers **two solutions** for decentralized privacy and security: * **Silent Pass VPN**: A full-device protection tool that encrypts all internet traffic without requiring manual setup. * **Silent Pass Proxy**: A targeted privacy solution for pc that allows users to route specific applications through a decentralized network. Both versions operate on **CoNET’s Layer Minus Protocol**, ensuring **wallet-based communication with no IP tracking, no centralized logs, and true anonymity**. *** ### **Silent Pass VPN – Full-Device Privacy** Silent Pass VPN is a **complete privacy solution** that encrypts all traffic on a device. It requires **no manual configurations**, providing instant security with **one-click connectivity**. **Key Features:** * **Full-device encryption** – Protects all network traffic across the operating system. * **One-click connection** – No need for proxy settings or additional configuration. * **Multi-hop routing** – Automatically routes traffic through multiple decentralized nodes for added security. * **No identifiable IPs or centralized logs** – Ensures complete anonymity. * **Ideal for mobile users** and those needing privacy across all applications. **Setup:** * Download and install **Silent Pass VPN** (currently available for **Mac and iOS**, with **Windows and Android** versions coming soon). * Open the app and connect with **one click**. * The entire device’s internet traffic is now encrypted and decentralized. *** ### **Silent Pass Proxy – Selective App-Based Privacy** Silent Pass Proxy is a **PC-only solution** that encrypts traffic **for specific applications** rather than the entire device. Unlike the VPN, the Proxy requires **Silent Pass Daemon to function**, and users can either manually configure settings or use the browser extension for automatic setup. **Key Features:** * **Protects selected applications** – Unlike a VPN, Silent Pass Proxy does not encrypt all traffic by default. * **Runs through Silent Pass Daemon** – The daemon is required for proxy operation. * **Browser extension for auto-configuration** – No need for manual proxy setup when using supported browsers. * **Manual proxy settings** – Users can configure proxy settings for specific apps as needed. **Setup:** 1. **Download and install Silent Pass Daemon** – Required to run Silent Pass Proxy. 2. **Choose your configuration method:** * **For browser-only protection:** Install the Silent Pass browser extension (works with Chrome and Chromium-based browsers). This will **automatically configure** proxy settings. * **For manual app selection:** Configure proxy settings and specific applications to route them through Silent Pass. *** ### **Evolution: From Silent Pass Proxy to Full VPN** Silent Pass initially launched as a **Proxy solution**, enabling **app-based decentralized privacy** before evolving into a full VPN. **Proxy Version (Initial Release):** * Allowed early users to experience decentralized privacy. * Required **Silent Pass Daemon** for operation. * Provided flexibility to choose which applications used Silent Pass. **VPN Version (Recent Release):** * Delivers **full-device encryption** with no need for manual setup. * Eliminates dependency on **app-specific configurations**. * Supports **mobile and desktop platforms** for broader accessibility. *** ### **Which One Should You Use?** ✔ **Use Silent Pass VPN** if you want **full-device encryption** with a **simple one-click setup**.\ ✔ **Use Silent Pass Proxy** if you have pc and need **selective privacy** for specific applications and are comfortable with manual proxy configurations. By offering **both solutions**, Silent Pass ensures **flexibility in decentralized privacy**, catering to users who want **either full-device security or targeted encrypted routing**. ***