Abstract

This study evaluates the resilience of the Invisible Internet Project (I2P) network through computational simulations of random failures and targeted attacks. Results show I2P withstands random disruptions well (98.57% node survival) but suffers significant damage from strategic attacks on key nodes (9.57% link survival). These findings reveal critical vulnerabilities in I2P’s structure while demonstrating its core strength against everyday failures. For law enforcement, the research identifies potential intervention points that could help combat illegal activity without compromising network privacy too broadly. The study proposes specific technical improvements, including adaptive routing and node validation systems, to enhance I2P’s resilience against attacks while maintaining its existing privacy protections. This work provides concrete data to help balance legitimate security needs with the essential privacy functions of anonymity networks. It offers both technical guidance for developers and operational insights for law enforcement working within these complex systems.