irssi + tor

Step 1: Install polipo, tor and irssi

  $ apt-get install tor torsocks irssi

In order to make sure you are running the most up-to-date version of tor please refer to torproject.org/docs/debian

Now you should have installed: tor, torify, screen and irssi. Default settings work fine for now.

Step 2: run irssi over Tor

  $ usewithtor irssi

Step 3: Connect to irc.oftc.net

connect to the server, change your nickname and join the channel: 

  $ /connect -ssl irc.oftc.net -p 6697
  $ /nick your_new_nickname
  $ /join #cryptoparty

Further information

For further information see the Torprojects Torify HowTo (irssi) or How do I configure irssi.