Blockchain Blend Edge Node Privacy

Estimated Delivery Date EoY 2026

Resources Required

  • 1 Researcher (MP)
  • External dependency on AnonComms

Risks

  • Latency increase from additional mix network path
  • External dependency on AnonComms team

Deliverables

Edge Node Privacy

Owner: David Rusu

Feature: FURPS

Edge nodes only connect to Blend network nodes when they have block proposals, this means that any network observer can link the final block proposal with the edge node connecting to Blend Network. This can be resolved using a mix network to protect edge nodes when interacting with Blend.

FURPS:

  • F9. Blend edge node privacy

Checklist:

  • Mix network integration designed
  • Latency impact measured and acceptable