NymVPN boosts its censorship-unlocking power with new features

• NymVPN adds QUIC support to better evade network-level blocking
• A new 'Stealth API Connect' feature has also been introduced
• The update also adds more specific US server selection

In the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between censors and privacy tools, NymVPN has just deployed its latest weapon.

The decentralized privacy network has released a significant update, v2025.17, bolstering its apps with new features aimed squarely at defeating aggressive, modern internet censorship techniques and surveillance.

This move signals a clear focus on providing users in restrictive regions with more robust tools to access a free and open internet, a core mission for a provider looking to differentiate itself from the best VPN services on the market.

Launched earlier this year, NymVPN's core strength is its unique 'mixnet' technology, which slices and dices user data across a decentralized network to obscure metadata − the digital footprints that reveal who is talking to whom, and when.

New QUIC support

The headline feature in the new release for Windows, Linux, and iOS users is the integration of the QUIC protocol.

By wrapping traffic in the UDP protocol, QUIC (short for Quick UDP Internet Connections) can help users bypass VPN monitoring methods like deep packet inspection, a technique often used by internet service providers and state-level censors to identify and block standard VPN connections.

QUIC makes NymVPN's 'Fast Mode' not only speedy but also significantly stealthier. To enable the feature, users need to head to the Anti-censorship settings tab and click on the toggle button.

Building a more resilient connection

Beyond the addition of QUIC, the update introduces a background feature called 'Stealth API Connect.' This new infrastructure is designed to make the app itself more resilient.

It works by allowing the NymVPN app to communicate with the Nym network in a way that is less easily targeted and blocked. This is crucial for users in countries where authorities actively try to prevent citizens from accessing VPN provider websites and servers, ensuring the tool remains accessible even when under pressure.

To use the feature, users need to enable it on the Anti-censorship settings tab within the app.

Further improving usability, the update also brings more granular server selection for users connecting to the United States.

NymVPN now allows users to choose a server gateway based on the specific US state they want to use.

As the internet landscape in the US becomes more fragmented due to state-based regulations and content bans, this feature gives users greater control and precision in accessing the information they need.

What's next for NymVPN?

While the latest update is currently available for iOS, Windows, and Linux, the Nym team has confirmed that new apps for Android and macOS will follow shortly.

This release is a clear statement of intent from NymVPN, positioning it as a serious contender for users whose primary need is to overcome censorship and surveillance.

The company's roadmap still includes a planned split tunneling feature, which was mentioned at its initial launch. The Nym team has also teased a forthcoming free trial, which will allow more users to experience its unique privacy technology firsthand before committing to a subscription.

As digital censorship continues to rise globally, the focus on anti-censorship technology is a growing trend among top-tier VPNs.

For example, the integration of protocols like QUIC is a strategic move to stay one step ahead of new censorship tactics. Another VPN product, Mullvad VPN, has recently added QUIC obfuscation to all its desktop and mobile applications.

This update is surely a significant step forward in NymVPN's mission to not only protect user privacy but also to actively tear down the walls of a splintering internet.

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