Nym in May 2026

NymVPN gets New Brave ad blocker, speedier connections, and more

June 17, 20262 mins read

NymVPN not only got a new look, it also got a lot faster. The team deep-dived into improving the connection flow, and apps across all platforms are connecting like lightning. Make sure to give the latest v2026.10 a spin.

Nym's ad blocker is out of beta on all platforms, all powered by Brave's legendary ad block engine and list.

And the NymVPN Referral Program is well underway. You can now earn $NYM token rewards, free passes, and some cool privacy tech this season by getting NymVPN into the hands of thousands worldwide.

Here's everything Nym's been working on over the past month.

What's new on NymVPN

New look and feel

NymVPN got a facelift, with a new color palette, simplified UI, and more features cooking for the next release.

Connections

Connecting your app to the Nym network has been significantly optimized, with upwards of 50% increase in connection speeds.

Ad blocker powered by Brave engine

NymVPN's new ad blocker is out of beta testing, and it was built with Brave's ad block engine and list! Read more about the collab and how Nym's DNS-filtering approach works.

What else is new

Post-quantum keys now default for Fast mode
In-app account creation for de-Google'd devices
Apps up-to-date on F-Droid
Improved connectivity in restrictive environments

The NymVPN Referral Program is live

This season you can become a Nym ambassador by getting Nym privacy into people's minds and NymVPN into their hands. Earn $NYM rewards, free passes, and compete for some dope privacy tech prizes – and of course by giving people some free months! Check out the new NymHub for more details.

Nym is building network privacy for your AI

Not only can you now Pay as You Go for decentralized access to the Nym network, but also do so automatedly to ensure your AI agent work is privacy-protected! Read more how Nym is building a private internet for all humanity + the AI systems increasingly handling our data.

Nym's roadmap for 2026

Nym is moving well along in its roadmap to revitalize the $NYM token, improve the mixnet, and take decentralization to the limit. Make sure to read the plan for how we will accomplish this step-by-step.

In the Media

TechRadar "Decentralized NymVPN rolls out post-quantum protections as standard alongside a massive redesign"

"The release focuses heavily on polishing the user experience, rolling out a complete visual overhaul alongside critical security updates like default post-quantum encryption keys."

TechRadar "NymVPN's new 'Pay as You Go' option ditches accounts and subscriptions for true anonymity"

"The headline change is that the Nym network is now directly accessible through decentralized $NYM token payments."

Meet the Nym team

Nym CSO, Jaya Brekke, talking with Alessandro Longo, Alistair Alexander, and Susanna Davies-Crook at Web3Privacy on "Deviant Slop: Power and Control in AI" at Berlin Blockchain Week.

This week, the Nym team is in force at Berlin Blockchain Week, presenting the Nym SDK to the Ethereum and Zcash communities and lots of other privacy events. Come say hi on the June 19 if you're in Berlin!