We do applied research based on which we build protocols, libraries and publications. Custodians of protocols that reflect [a set of principles](vac.dev/principles) - liberty, privacy, etc.
These principles act as tools. Tools for thinking, for communication, and for decentralized decision making. They keep us honest about where we are failing short of our vision.
**Secure Messaging**. We design modular, p2p protocols for private, anonymous, secure and censorship-resistant communications. The main focus is [Waku](https://waku.org), the communication layer for Web3.
**RAD - RFCs & Dissemination**. We build specifications for self-sustainable robust protocols with strong and modular privacy guarantees. Rough consensus and running code. We also write papers and aim to collaborate closely with other institutions to build a bridge between industry and academia.
