diff --git a/config.json b/config.json index b2a58c4..a3a5e39 100644 --- a/config.json +++ b/config.json @@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ "research-areas.md", "projects.md", "open-problems.md", + "publications.md", "contribute.md", "media.md" ], diff --git a/principles.md b/principles.md index 14c7293..285a5e7 100644 --- a/principles.md +++ b/principles.md @@ -1,3 +1,6 @@ +*These principles have been inherited from https://our.status.im/our-principles/ +Only minor stylistic changes have been made to them.* + # Principles The goal of Vac is widespread adoption of the decentralized web. diff --git a/projects.md b/projects.md index a01f1cb..bb4a3ce 100644 --- a/projects.md +++ b/projects.md @@ -15,13 +15,14 @@ We design modular, p2p protocols for private, anonymous, secure and censorship-r Research into making private and provable computation using WASM that is verified using zero-knowledge proofs. -### RAD - RFCs & Dissemination +## RAD - RFCs & Dissemination -**RFCs**: We build specifications for self-sustainable robust protocols with strong and modular privacy guarantees. [Rough consensus and running code](https://www.ietf.org/about/participate/tao/). +**RFCs**: We build [specifications](https://rfc.vac.dev) for self-sustainable robust protocols with strong and modular privacy guarantees. [Rough consensus and running code](https://www.ietf.org/about/participate/tao/). -**Dissemination**: We write papers and aim to collaborate closely with other -institutions to build a bridge between industry and academia. +**Dissemination**: We write papers and collaborate closely with other projects/institutions, and aim to build a bridge between industry and academia. ## Applied ZK & Explorations -We build tools to enable new fundamental building blocks using cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof systems. +We build tools to enable new fundamental building blocks using cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof systems. For example, [Zerokit](https://github.com/vacp2p/zerokit/). + + diff --git a/publications.md b/publications.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d05ea31 --- /dev/null +++ b/publications.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# Publications + +## Papers + +- [Waku: A Family of Modular P2P Protocols For Secure & Censorship-Resistant Communication](https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.00038) (demo) + +- [WAKU-RLN-RELAY: Privacy-Preserving Peer-to-Peer Economic Spam Protection](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2207.00117.pdf) (full) + +- [Privacy-Preserving Spam-Protected Gossip-Based Routing](https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.00116) (poster) + + +## Write-ups + +See [write-ups](/research). diff --git a/vac.md b/vac.md index f57cc09..1180eda 100644 --- a/vac.md +++ b/vac.md @@ -2,13 +2,13 @@ title: Main --- -# Vac - Communication, Privacy, Etc. +# Vac - Communication & Privacy ## About Vac -Vac **builds** [public good](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_good) protocols for the decentralized web. +Vac builds [public good](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_good) protocols for the decentralized web. -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. +We do applied research based on which we build protocols, libraries and publications. Custodians of protocols that reflect [a set of principles](/principles). ## Our Principles @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Liberty, censorship resistance, security, privacy, transparency, openness, decen 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. -The meaning of these principles are elaboarted on here: [Vac Principles](vac.dev/principles). +The meaning of these principles are elaboarted on [here](/principles). ## Projects @@ -24,12 +24,12 @@ The meaning of these principles are elaboarted on here: [Vac Principles](vac.dev **zk-WASM**. Research into making private and provable computation using WASM that is verified using zero-knowledge proofs. -**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. +**RAD - RFCs & Dissemination**. We build [specifications](https://rfc.vac.dev) for self-sustainable robust protocols with strong and modular privacy guarantees. [Rough consensus and running code](https://www.ietf.org/about/participate/tao/). We also write papers and collaborate closely with other projects/institutions, and aim to build a bridge between industry and academia. -**Applied ZK & Explorations**. We build tools to enable new fundamental building blocks using cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof systems. +**Applied ZK & Explorations**. We build tools to enable new fundamental building blocks using cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof systems. For example, [Zerokit](https://github.com/vacp2p/zerokit/). ## Links -- [Write-ups](/research) -- [Vac RFCs](https://rfc.vac.dev) +- [Publications](/publications) +- [Specs/RFCs](https://rfc.vac.dev) - [Forum](https://forum.vac.dev)