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Simply layers obscurity, it would be harder to subpoena multiple companies than a single vpn service. (Plus you "own" the vps and can quickly delete or create new services whenever) Before you browse, create a new vpn box, browse..., then delete the box after use. What logs, what box?

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Doesn't really get me any anonymity - first VPS box in the chain still has my name on it (credit card history etc).

Not that it matters - fortunately my traffic isn't all that exciting

Well if you are really after anonymity, you have to also keep in mind your isp and browser fingerprinting and the million other things that can expose you online. :)

Any way to spoof and inject random browser parameters to poison your fingerprints?

Is it guaranteed that your host doesn’t keep connection logs? They’re the endpoint. They see everything going to you and every site you go to regardless of VPN.

Correct, the endpoints are the weakness. My point was about being more difficult to find and not bringing attention by paying for a vpn service, a vps could be anything.

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