Quantum-resistant WireGuard tunnels are now the default on desktop!

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Quantum-resistant tunnels are now the default on desktop | Mullvad VPN

The 2025.2 desktop release enables quantum-resistant WireGuard tunnels by default on Windows. This means that it’s now enabled by default on all desktop platforms.

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@mullvadnet is that fully custom built or based on Rosenpass?
@mullvadnet Wireguard with PSK is also quantum resistant 😉

@mullvadnet
I've a question about Quantum-resistant feature.
You write "This extra step uses approximately 500 kiB of traffic every time a new tunnel is established".

Sorry for my lack of knowledge but I don't understand what "new tunnel" is.
Is it every time we connect to a web page or every time we change VPN location?

@l_inadapte

Each time you connect to a server, this includes reconnecting, disconnecting and connecting fresh.

@mullvadnet
I understand now.
Thank you ;)
@mullvadnet "on Windows" is not really "on desktop" for me. Or are MacOS and Linux also included?
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@mullvadnet Ah ok, so Windows is just the last one. Refreshing to have it this way around xD
@mullvadnet Just curious: What encryption algorithm is used for data streams encryption ? 🤔