[tor-talk] What is the TOR network topology

[Roger Dingledine]

On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 02:55:36AM +0300, Pedro Henrique wrote:
> I checked almost all the documentation, but I would like an explanation
>of the topology of the TOR network. From what I read so far is a random
>topology. If anyone has an explanation about the topology, or an image
>to better understand thanks.

The Tor network is a clique -- all relays can reach all relays.

And clients choose the paths, rather than having paths chosen for them
by the network.

I recommend http://freehaven.net/anonbib/ for more reading.

--Roger