Internet Relay Chat, or IRC, is one of the most popular chat protocols on the internet. The technology can be connected to the Tor network to create an anonymous and secure chatroom — without the use of public IP addresses. IRC servers allow one to create and manage rooms, users, and automated functions, among other tools, to administer an instant messaging environment. IRC's roots began in 1988 when Jarkko Oikarinen decided to attempt to implement a new chat protocol for users at the Unive...
