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docs: update meshnet and libp2p open problem description (#89)

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@ -29,12 +29,27 @@ examples comprise
* p2p social network
* evoting system
### Waku simulator
### Halo2 in a browser
### Meshnet transports and libp2p
Waku protocols are built on top of [libp2p's modular network stack](https://libp2p.io/).
This in essence allows the Waku network to be overlayed on existing network links.
Several transports are already supported:
depending on the specific underlying libp2p implementation,
supported transports could include WebSockets, QUIC, TCP, WebRTC, etc.
However, currently all transports are IP-based
and require Waku nodes to have an active Internet connection to communicate outside of the local IP network.
Not only does this presuppose access to reliable Internet connectivity,
but such links are vulnerable to data profiling and censorship by ISPs or other entities.
This topic focuses on using Waku over non-IP routed networks,
such as [Wireless Mesh Networks](https://www.pcworld.com/article/407165/mesh-network-explained.html)
to improve accessibility and strengthen resistance against censorship.
It also investigates how appropriate the libp2p network stack is for such environments
and if Waku could benefit from using different networking stacks
that may function better in very restrictive environments.
### Applied ZK
### Robust P2P network - NAT traversal