Sentinel dVPN
Open-source framework and Cosmos SDK chain for building decentralized VPN apps on independent bandwidth nodes.
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Sentinel key facts
| Category | Decentralized VPN |
|---|---|
| Chains | Sentinel Hub (Cosmos SDK) |
| Platforms | SDK, Android, iOS |
| Token | P2P |
| Open source | Yes, sentinelhub repo (Apache-2.0) and dVPN node software |
What is Sentinel?
Sentinel is an open-source protocol and Cosmos SDK blockchain for building decentralized VPN apps; the network token is P2P. It does not run one flagship consumer app: third-party apps such as Sentinel Shield build on it. Its site reports 1.4M+ users of apps built on Sentinel and 1,500+ bandwidth providers in 70+ countries.
Sentinel pros and cons
- Node, client, protocol and SDK code are all open source
- Official SDKs in JavaScript, C#, Go and Swift
- Apps can accept card, crypto or free access via configurable payment rails
- No single official consumer app; user experience depends on third-party developers
- App Store search for "Sentinel dVPN" returns apps from other publishers
- Node quality varies because operators are independent
Sentinel FAQ
What is Sentinel?
Sentinel is an open-source protocol and Cosmos SDK blockchain for building decentralized VPN apps; the network token is P2P. It does not run one flagship consumer app: third-party apps such as Sentinel Shield build on it. Its site reports 1.4M+ users of apps built on Sentinel and 1,500+ bandwidth providers in 70+ countries.
Which chains does Sentinel support?
Sentinel Hub (Cosmos SDK).
Sources
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Sources: Sentinel: official site, Sentinel: GitHub. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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