Explore the limitations of traditional privacy tools like Tor and VPNs in this 28-minute conference talk from BSidesCharm 2025. Discover how decentralized mixnets offer enhanced protection against advanced surveillance techniques. Learn about the fundamental architecture of mixnets, compare their performance to established privacy solutions, and gain practical knowledge on implementing these systems to safeguard your online activities. Presented by Alexis Cao, a Johns Hopkins University computer science senior specializing in privacy and secure communication research, who also volunteers with TraceLabs OSINT search party for missing persons and has contributed to multiple security villages at DEFCON.