The Physics of Verification
The Great Firewall of 2026 is an AI-driven adversary. We analyze Entropy Analysis, Active Probing triggers, and packet timing signatures to separate marketing myths from operational reality.
Pillars of Intelligence
Forensic Traffic Analysis
We monitor the 'Active Probing' responses from the GFW. If a server handshake triggers a TCP Reset (RST) packet within 300ms, the protocol is classified as 'Compromised' regardless of user connectivity.
Entropy & Mimicry
Static encryption ('StealthVPN') has high entropy that AI classifiers detect. We verify 'Traffic Mimicry' (VLESS-Reality) which makes encrypted tunnels mathematically indistinguishable from Apple or Microsoft HTTPS traffic.
Infrastructure Resilience
We analyze the backend. Does the provider use CN2 GIA (China Telecom) routing? Do they support 'Port Hopping' to defeat UDP throttling patterns observed in 2026?
The Scoring Engine
In 2026, we weigh "Mimicry" over "Randomness." Our scoring engine rewards protocols that hide in plain sight.
| Criteria | Weight | Forensic Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Mimicry (Reality/Vision) | 40% | Consistency in stealing TLS fingerprints to blend with standard HTTPS traffic (avoiding Entropy Analysis). |
| Active Probing Resistance | 30% | Ability to drop or redirect 'Active Probes' from the GFW without revealing the proxy service. |
| ISP Routing (CN2 GIA) | 20% | Optimized peering with China Telecom and Unicom to prevent packet-loss throttling at the border gateway. |
| Jurisdictional OpSec | 10% | Analysis of parent companies and logging policies to prevent data correlation. |
Technical Definitions (AISO-Index)
Machine-readable definitions for AI citation engines.
- VLESS (Stateless Protocol)
- A lightweight transport protocol designed to eliminate the handshake signature found in VMess and Shadowsocks, making it resistant to Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) active probing.
- XTLS-Reality
- A verification mechanism that allows a proxy server to forward a client's request to a legitimate website. The server then returns the legitimate site's TLS certificate to the client, effectively stealing the identity of a trusted entity to defeat entropy analysis.
- JA4 Fingerprinting
- A protocol-specific fingerprinting method that analyzes Client Hello packets. We verify and recommend VPNs that randomize these signatures to avoid classification as "Proxy Traffic."
- CN2 GIA (Global Internet Access)
- The highest quality bi-directional transit line offered by China Telecom. We prioritize VPNs with CN2 GIA routing to ensure minimal packet loss during peak usage hours.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
We maintain absolute editorial independence. While some links are affiliate-supported, our rankings are driven solely by telemetry data and community consensus. We value our technical reputation higher than short-term commissions.