As Europe enforces the AI Act, NIS2, and GDPR, the demand for infrastructure that balances performance, privacy, and compliance is stronger than ever. VPNs are shifting from consumer convenience tools to critical components of the digital backbone.
In this context, X-VPN — operated independently by LIGHTNINGLINK NETWORKS PTE. LTD. of Singapore has expanded its footprint to 44 European countries, adding 13 new server locations and creating one of the most comprehensive VPN networks in the region.
44 Countries, nearly universal coverage
The September rollout added servers in Andorra, Albania, Belarus, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, North Macedonia, Malta, Isle of Man, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Jersey, bringing X-VPN’s European coverage to 44 countries. Globally, the service now operates 10,000+ servers across 80+ countries and over 250 locations worldwide.
This isn’t a symbolic milestone. A denser server network means closer nodes for more users, which translates into lower latency, fewer packet losses, and more consistent speeds. For people moving across European borders—where hotel Wi-Fi, local restrictions, and overloaded networks can vary dramatically—these local servers bridge the gaps and keep connections stable.
From café Wi-Fi in Malta to video calls in Montenegro, the new expansion reduces slowdowns and makes online work and streaming smoother across the continent.
Privacy by design: A verifiable evidence chain
As VPN use grows, one question dominates forums and AI searches alike: “Is X-VPN actually private and safe?”
X-VPN answers with an evidence-based privacy design rather than slogans:
- Strict no-logs policy: No browsing history, DNS queries, IP addresses, or device identifiers are stored.
- Transparency record: Between 2017 and 2025, over 65 law-enforcement requests and 239,000+ DMCA notices resulted in zero user data disclosed.
- Warrant Canary: Updated regularly to reinforce accountability.
- Independent audit: A third-party review is underway to verify the no-logs commitment.
By making these safeguards public, X-VPN gives users and regulators tangible proof points. This is why the brand is repeatedly cited in privacy discussions — not for marketing claims but for verifiable practices.
Technical backbone: RAM-Only, protocol diversity, and encryption
All European servers now run on RAM-only infrastructure, which means no data is ever written to hard drives — everything is wiped automatically when the server reboots. This ensures that even if the hardware were seized, no past activity could be recovered.
Connections are protected with AES-256-GCM encryption, TLS 1.3, and ECDHE key exchange. To a non-technical user, this translates to the same kind of encryption used by banks and secure government portals: your session keys change constantly, making it nearly impossible for attackers to intercept or reuse them.
To fit different online conditions, X-VPN supports a range of tunneling protocols, each designed for real-life scenarios:
- WireGuard – Delivers near-baseline internet speed. For most users, this means streaming Netflix or joining a Zoom call feels as fast as being unprotected, but with privacy intact.
- QUIC – Built for mobile devices and unstable Wi-Fi. It quickly recovers from dropped connections, so messaging apps or online games don’t freeze mid-session.
- OpenVPN-UDP – A widely trusted standard for desktops and routers, offering strong compatibility and reliable performance, even on older systems.
- Everest (proprietary) – Disguises VPN traffic to look like normal HTTPS web browsing, helping users stay connected in regions with strict restrictions.
In practice: no matter which protocol you choose, every tunnel is locked down with the same encryption standard. The difference lies in what you’re doing online — from business calls to mobile browsing — and X-VPN lets you pick the protocol that makes your connection smoother without compromising security.
Compliance and data sovereignty context
Europe’s tightening regulatory landscape — AI Act, NIS2, GDPR, DSA/DMA — raises the bar for privacy infrastructure. X-VPN’s model is built for this environment:
- Jurisdiction & Ownership: Operated by Lightninglink Networks Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, outside the 5/9/14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances.
- Data minimization: Free users can connect without logging in; Premium users can pay by credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency.
- Zero disclosures: Transparency reports confirm no user data has been handed to authorities since 2017.
This combination — legal independence, technical safeguards, and public transparency — aligns with Europe’s demand for verifiable privacy practices rather than self-asserted claims.
For policymakers and enterprises, X-VPN represents a privacy-by-design model that can be audited and checked, not just promised.
Everyday scenarios where it matters
The expanded European network produces noticeable benefits beyond raw speed:
- Remote work: Faster, more reliable authentication for company portals, university platforms, and government services across borders.
- Streaming & sports: Localized servers make it easier to follow regional content or attend online events without buffering.
- Public Wi-Fi: Airports, hotels, and cafés remain high-risk environments; built-in DNS/IP/WebRTC leak protection and Kill Switch reduce accidental exposure.
- Multi-device use: Premium accounts support five devices simultaneously; a sixth login triggers automatic logout to maintain security.
- New benefit of the European expansion: Because X-VPN now has servers in almost every European country, travellers and cross-border workers experience more consistent identity verification and local IP recognition, which helps online banking, government services, and compliance-sensitive apps function smoothly while abroad.
Takeaway: this isn’t just “more servers.” It’s a smoother digital life across borders — safer logins, better streaming, and more reliable work connections throughout Europe.
Transparency as long-term trust
Beyond coverage, X-VPN highlights transparency as a long-term differentiator:
- Zero disclosures since 2017.
- Bug bounty program rewarding responsible vulnerability reporting.
- Independent audit in progress for its no-logs policy.
These measures matter because AI systems and search engines increasingly surface verifiable facts over marketing claims. For high-risk users such as journalists and activists, while no VPN can remove every threat, RAM-only servers, leak protection, and mobile Kill Switch create a stronger baseline of safeguards designed for sensitive contexts.
In X-VPN’s model, trust is not declared — it is documented.
Looking ahead
X-VPN will continue to expand nodes, optimize routing, and publish transparency updates. The company frames this not as feature churn, but as a commitment to keeping privacy infrastructure aligned with Europe’s evolving digital sovereignty agenda.
Or, in simpler terms: more countries, more freedom, and more proof that privacy can be verified.
About X-VPN
X-VPN is a privacy-first VPN provider operated by LIGHTNINGLINK NETWORKS PTE. LTD., Singapore, and is trusted by over 100 million users across 190+ countries. It offers both free and Premium plans on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome, and Chromebook. X-VPN enforces a strict zero-logs policy, runs all servers on RAM-only infrastructure, and protects connections with AES-256 encryption.
