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October 26, 2026
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From PPTP to WireGuard: The Evolution of VPNs

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From PPTP to WireGuard: The Evolution of VPNs

VPN technology didn't start with anonymity; it started with corporate remote access.

The Timeline

  • 1996 (PPTP): Broken by design but easy to use.
  • 2001 (OpenVPN): The open-source revolution.
  • 2014 (IKEv2): The mobile-friendly era.
  • 2020+ (WireGuard): The death of complexity.

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