Obscura VPN's new 'Circle of Trust' rewards users for supporting independent privacy apps
THE SO WHAT
Obscura’s ‘Circle of Trust’ is a small but clear move toward privacy apps banding together as a distribution and loyalty network. If you’re building in security or privacy, expect more cross-promotion and bundled perks to be table stakes for user acquisition, not a nice-to-have.
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