Subnet Session with Mikel Palokaj from TPN: The Most Private VPN on Bittensor (SN65)

In this Subnet Session, we chat with Mikel and Mentor Palokaj — co-founders of TPN (SN65) — a privacy-first VPN built on Bittensor.

TPN isn’t just another Nord clone. It’s a decentralized network of nodes that rewards miners for operating in hard-to-reach locations like Iran or Pyongyang, enabling true global coverage and resilience against censorship.

We cover:

– Why VPNs are a natural fit for Bitensor’s incentive model

– How TPN makes surveillance harder and logging obsolete

– Their “AWS for VPNs” vision, open dev tooling, and upcoming consumer app

– And how API fees will flow straight into alpha buybacks

If you think VPNs are boring, this one might change your mind.