BTCPay Server Docker Users Must Now Opt In to Keep Tor Onion Access

WHY IT MATTERS

BTCPay Server is a popular tool that lets merchants accept Bitcoin payments on their own terms, without handing control to a company. Think of it like running your own cash register instead of renting one from a payment company. Tor is a privacy network that hides your internet activity and location — accessing a website through Tor is like sending a letter through multiple intermediaries so no one can trace it back to you. Previously, BTCPay Server's Docker setup included Tor automatically, giving users a private way to reach their server. Now, that feature will be turned off unless users specifically choose to keep it. For anyone new to crypto, this is a reminder that self-hosted tools require active maintenance and attention to updates, especially when default settings change.