- NymVPN adds QUIC support to better avoid blocking at the network level
- 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, that strengthens its apps with new features aimed at defeating aggressive, modern internet censorship techniques and surveillance.
This move signals a clear focus on giving users in restrictive regions more robust tools to access a free and open internet, a core mission for a provider looking to differentiate itself from 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 hide metadata – the digital footprints that reveal who is talking to whom and when.
New QUIC support
The headline feature of the new release for Windows, Linux and iOS users is the integration of QUIC protocol.
By wrapping traffic in the UDP protocol, QUIC (short for Quick UDP Internet Connections) can help users bypass VPN monitoring methods such as deep packet inspection, a technique often used by ISPs and government-level censors to identify and block standard VPN connections.
QUIC makes NymVPN’s ‘Fast Mode’ not only fast, but also considerably more stealthy. To enable the feature, users need to go to the Anti-Censorship Settings tab and click the toggle button.
Building a more resilient connection
In addition to 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 robust.
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 providers’ websites and servers, ensuring that the tool remains available even under pressure.
To use the feature, users must enable it in the Anti-Censorship Settings tab of the app.
NymVPN v2025.17 is live 🛡️QUIC🌀Stealth API Connect➡️US state based gateway selectionCensorship resistance features are here⤵️https://t.co/NbncwhUfw85 November 2025
To further improve usability, the update also brings more detailed server selection for users connecting to the US.
NymVPN now allows users to choose one server gateway based on the specific US state they will use.
As the US internet landscape becomes more fragmented due to state-based regulation 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 soon.
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 an upcoming free trial that will allow more users to experience its unique privacy technology first-hand before committing to a subscription.
As digital censorship continues to rise globally, a 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, recently added QUIC obfuscation to all of its desktop and mobile applications.
This update is certainly a significant step forward in NymVPN’s mission to not only protect user privacy, but also actively tear down the walls of a fragmented internet.
