description Sentinel dVPN Overview
Sentinel dVPN is a decentralized virtual private network ecosystem built around open-source software and blockchain-based coordination. Rather than routing traffic exclusively through servers owned by one VPN company, compatible applications can connect users to bandwidth supplied by independent node operators. The system is intended for users seeking alternative VPN infrastructure and for operators who want to provide network capacity in exchange for blockchain-based compensation.
help Sentinel dVPN FAQ
Is Sentinel dVPN an app or a network?
Sentinel is a decentralized network and open-source framework, while consumer apps such as Meile dVPN and Katacomb VPN are built on it. Its current documentation describes it as a Cosmos-based layer-one bandwidth marketplace rather than one single official client. [Sentinel dVPN apps](https://docs.sentinel.co/get-started/apps)
How does Sentinel choose and pay dVPN nodes?
Users or app operators choose independent nodes, with bandwidth priced per gigabyte or per hour. The current documentation says payments use the P2P coin, formerly called DVPN, with 80% going to the node host and 20% going to stakers. [Sentinel node earnings](https://docs.sentinel.co/dvpn-nodes/earnings)
Does Sentinel use WireGuard or only blockchain transactions?
The blockchain is used to discover and authorize sessions, after which Sentinel creates a tunnel using WireGuard or V2Ray. Its architecture page names Curve25519 for WireGuard and describes direct traffic routing to the selected node without a relay layer. [Sentinel official network](https://sentinel.co/)
Can I run a Sentinel node and provide bandwidth?
Yes, independent operators can run nodes and sell unused bandwidth to users. Sentinel currently describes a network with more than 1,500 operators in over 90 countries, although earnings depend on demand, uptime, and the node's pricing. [Sentinel official network](https://sentinel.co/)
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