Vac: update dr milestones: anonymization network

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+---
+title: "Gossipsub Anonymity Layer"
+---
+## `vac:dr:anon:vac:gossipsub-anonymity`
+---
+
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+gantt
+  tickInterval 1month
+  dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD 
+  section Status
+    Gossipsub Anonymity Layer:  2024-04-15, 2024-12-15
+```
+
+- status: 5%
+- CC: Akshaya
+
+### Description
+
+This Milestone entails designing an anonymization layer for gossipsub, and by extension, IFT projects.
+The primary objective of this anonymization layer is to serve as a cohesive anonymization solution for gossip-based projects,
+with a specific focus on integrating it with the Logos projects Waku and Codex.
+
+Currently, we're uncertain whether the complete anonymization layer can be situated between gossipsub and the protocols of IFT projects.
+It appears more plausible that we'll establish a foundational element atop gossipsub,
+with project-specific components integrated into the projects themselves,
+or introduce an intermediary layer between the general gossip anonymization protocol and the project protocols.
+
+The Nomos team is crafting their own anonymization solution due to their unique requirements and their ability to leverage specific traffic patterns to enhance efficiency.
+Nonetheless, the overarching objective for our anonymization network is to render our solution modular, enabling the inclusion of traffic pattern plugins that Nomos can define.
+
+Our initial exploration will revolve around extending our [Tor push proposal](https://rfc.vac.dev/spec/46/).
+In this approach, messages will traverse through an anonymization network before being disseminated via gossip protocols upon exiting the anonymization network.
+Additionally, we aim to investigate the concept of embedding anonymization capabilities directly into gossipsub,
+rather than routing messages through a separate anonymization network before entering a standard gossipsub network operation.
+
+Currently we view this anonymization solution as a P2P base layer, which the Vac P2P team will offer as part of libp2p.
+This effort could potentially spawn an incubation project.
+This effort would act as a basis for the Validator Privacy Network incubation project.
+
+### Justification
+
+Currently, IFT projects do not provide enough anonymity guarantees.
+Privacy protection, which entails anonymity, is part of the [logos manifesto](https://logos.co/manifesto/).
+
+#### Deliverables
+
+* report comparing various approaches to realizing a gossipsub anonymization layer for IFT projects
+    - this might entail identifying the need for in-project components (see description)
+    - has to provide arguments why the proposed approach is expected to provide sufficient anonymity guarantees
+* document describing benefits for each of Waku, Status, Codex, and Nimbus
+* Paper on arxiv.com
+    - including security/privacy analysis
+    - should offer improvements over Tor push.
+    - spam protection (integrate RLN)
+    - the proposed solution MUST be practically applicable, efficient, and relevant (product-market fit)
+* draft specification of the base functionality (a usable subset of the functionality)
+* PoC implementation of the base functionality
+
+