Obscura VPN's new 'Circle of Trust' rewards users for supporting independent privacy apps

Obscura VPN has introduced a new "Circle of Trust" network to champion independent, privacy-focused tech companies Secure image storage platform Ente Photos is the very first member Paid Obscura users can claim a 25% discount on their first year of Ente Photos, with a reciprocal offer available for Ente users Obscura VPN has officially launched its new Circle of Trust initiative, a dedicated network of independent, privacy-focused companies designed to benefit users across multiple secure platforms.

The provider, which recently landed on Windows and Android with its unique next-generation infrastructure, is aiming to create a collaborative ecosystem of digital rights advocates.

To kick off the Circle of Trust , Obscura has announced that the end-to-end encrypted image storage app, Ente Photos, is the first official member to enter the program.

If you are currently paying for one of the best VPN services and are looking to expand your privacy toolkit, this new partnership offers a direct financial incentive.

According to Obscura, paid users will receive 25% off their first 12 months of an Ente Photos subscription, while Ente users will be granted a reciprocal special offer for Obscura's VPN service. (Image credit: Future) NEW : Leave No Trace — A weekly newsletter on digital privacy and online surveillance.

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What is Obscura's Circle of Trust? The Circle of Trust is positioned as a curated network of trusted, privacy-centric applications.

Rather than building a monopoly of in-house tools to lock customers into a single brand, Obscura is choosing to elevate external companies that share its strict ethos regarding user data protection.

This collaborative approach mirrors a growing trend in the wider cybersecurity space.

Earlier this year, Windscribe launched a similar initiative to build an ecosystem of privacy-first apps without directly owning them.

This strategy effectively creates a coalition of independent developers focused on user security, rather than relying on corporate consolidation.

To claim the new Ente Photos discount, active Obscura subscribers simply need to navigate to the 'friends' section within their account dashboard on the provider's website to generate their unique promo code.

A quick look at Ente Photos and Obscura VPN For those unfamiliar with the service, Ente Photos is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted alternative to mainstream cloud storage solutions like Google Photos or Apple iCloud.