# What is MASQ Network?

MASQ Network is a dMeshVPN, browser, web3 Store, protocol, and earning ecosystem that makes living in Web3 anonymous and private.

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The MASQ software suite offers users a truly private web3 browsing experience, built on a peer to peer mesh network. Users will be able to browse content that may be geo-blocked or censored in their region, enjoy their favorite website and dApps, while also offering the ability to earn cryptocurrency by supporting the peer network. The more the network grows, the stronger and more powerful the browsing experience will become - with all netizens sharing **borderless internet freedom worldwide**

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## MASQ web3 privacy browser

The MASQ web3 browser software is a stunning User Interface that has been carefully curated to run on top of the core MASQ Node software, and provides privacy-centric benefits with instant everyday utility using the in-built Chromium browser.

MASQ users will install the software, set up through the onboarding process in just a few minutes and will be able to enjoy core features:

* Borderless browsing and privacy online without tracking or service logging
* Ability to earn passive crypto by sharing their Internet bandwidth with peers across the MASQ Network
* Interact with blockchain services using official Metamask and Frame browser extensions
* Native resolution of ENS and IPFS content
* Uncensored access to crypto platforms, web3 dApps, and the metaverse
* In-built web3 App store curated by the team and community

## MASQ as a foundation for web3 natives

The MASQ Network represents much more than “just another blockchain VPN” - its a leading-edge networking protocol that provides a foundation for a **user-first privacy-based ecosystem**. It’s best referred to as a decentralized mesh-VPN (dMeshVPN).

Through this dMeshVPN, users will connect with many others privately across the globe to form a robust, encrypted and censorship-resistant network - **a world first in its design.**

#### And the MASQ user experience evolution continue&#x73;**...**

The core team are creating a suite of features that encompass a true web3 approach – all fueled by the **MASQ web3 privacy browser**.

This innovative User Experience includes immediate access in-app to:

* the most recognized web3 websites and platforms from the web3 App Store, curated by team and community
* dStorage partner access - store, access and retrieve files from IPFS and decentralized storage providers privately
* dMessaging - the MASQ web3 browser will be the first to natively support wallet to wallet encrypted messaging across compatible protocols - gasless, encrypted and without gatekeepers


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