RiseupVPN

RiseupVPN is a specialized digital security tool developed as part of a larger project to provide secure communication services for individuals and groups working on liberatory social change. Unlike commercial VPN providers that operate for profit, this product is part of a non-profit initiative focused on privacy and censorship circumvention.

The application is built using open-source technology, specifically the Bitmask client managed by the LEAP Encryption Access Project. Its infrastructure is hosted across a variety of privacy-friendly jurisdictions, though the core policy and brand leadership originate from a collective based in the United States.

As of 2026, Riseup remains a self-governed entity, independent of traditional corporate conglomerates. It is maintained by a volunteer-driven collective that prioritizes data sovereignty and does not log user activity, distinguishing it from mainstream tech firms that may be subject to different data-sharing regulations.