Ko-Net

What it is. Ko-Net is a privacy-focused VPS, DNS and managed-hosting operator running on AMD Epyc hardware in Stockholm, Sweden. Listed at Grade B — the no-KYC posture, self-hosted BTCPay payment surface, and named operator history are all confirmed; Grade A would require curator test trades we haven't run.

Background. Founded early 2023 by the Kodomu Hikari group (status page at `status.kodomu.jp`, parent brand referenced in the TOS), explicitly as a reaction to existing privacy hosts.

The about page frames the original aim as bringing the *fully-managed* tier to clients who can't run their own infra. Customer portal at `p.ko-net.ws` (Hostbill-style).

What you trust.

• No KYC at signup — login uses a generated key rather than email.
• Crypto-native payments (XMR, LTC, BTC) via a self-hosted BTCPay instance, not a third-party gateway.
• Privacy policy: do not log IP addresses or attempt to track you across services.
• Operator-owned hardware (per the FAQ on whether they resell).
• Status page + looking-glass discussion in the FAQ implies the right operational habits for a small infra shop.

Operational specs.

• VPS — $15/mo (1 vCPU / 4 GB / 85 GB NVMe / 10 TB) up to $40/mo (4 vCPU / 10 GB / 240 GB / 16 TB). Custom plans on request.
• Add-ons — DNS service + server management.
• Location — Sweden, tier-3 datacenter.
• Tor mirror — none advertised.

Useful when:

• You want privacy-respecting VPS without filling KYC for hosting that doesn't legally require it.
• You want crypto payment via self-hosted BTCPay rather than a custodial processor.
• You want managed hosting from someone who'll actually answer infrastructure questions.

Caveats:

• No Tor mirror — clearnet-only.
• No public proof of own IP space (FAQ asks the question; answer wasn't surveyed at intake).
• Curator test trade not yet on file — Grade B reflects this. Cannot promote to Grade A until a paid order is completed and verified.
• Single peer-directory match at listing time (kycnot only) — give the trust signal a few months to accumulate.