diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ebde58a..61877a4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,5 @@ # Introduction of Tornado.Cash -**\[Work in progress\]** - ![](.gitbook/assets/image.png) Tornado Cash is a **fully decentralized** **non-custodial** **protocol** allowing private transactions in the crypto-space. @@ -30,9 +28,9 @@ As of today, Tornado.Cash can be used with the following tokens: ![](.gitbook/assets/non-custodial-anonymous-transactions-on-ethereum-3-.png) -The protocol also includes an **anonymity mining system for some of its token**, allowing its users to earn a **governance token**. Thanks to TORN tokens, Tornado Cash users actively participate in shaping the protocol. The community has a strong weight regarding the evolution of Tornado Cash and the improvement of its features. Indeed, protocol para@eters & token distribution are completely under the community's control through this governance. +The protocol also includes an **anonymity mining system for some of its token**, allowing its users to earn a **governance token**. Thanks to TORN tokens, Tornado Cash users actively participate in shaping the protocol. The community has a strong weight regarding the evolution of Tornado Cash and the improvement of its features. Indeed, protocol parameters & token distribution are completely under the community's control through this governance. -More information about [Anonymity mining](anonymity-mining.md) & [Tornado.Cash token](torn.md) are available. +_More information about_ [_Anonymity mining_](anonymity-mining.md) _&_ [_Tornado.Cash token_](torn.md) _are available._ ## How does Tornado.Cash run? @@ -40,7 +38,9 @@ More information about [Anonymity mining](anonymity-mining.md) & [Tornado.Cash t The protocol also functions with zk-SNARK, which enables zero-knowledge proofs allowing users to demonstrate possession of information without needing to reveal it. The use of this technology is based **on open source research made by Zcash team with the help of Ethereum community**. To set-up zk-SNARK initial keys, Tornado.Cash[ Trusted Setup Community](https://tornado-cash.medium.com/tornado-cash-trusted-setup-ceremony-b846e1e00be1) was launched in May 2020 & accounted [for 1114 contributions](https://tornado-cash.medium.com/the-biggest-trusted-setup-ceremony-in-the-world-3c6ab9c8fffa). This significant number of contributors makes it impossible to compromise the protocol by faking zero-knowledge proofs. -User interface is hosted on **IPFS** \(InterPlanetary File System\) by the community, minimizing risks of data being deleted. Indeed, the interface will work as long as at least one user is hosting it. +User interface is hosted on **IPFS** \(InterPlanetary File System\) by the community, minimizing risks of data being deleted. Indeed, the interface will work as long as at least one user is hosting it. + + _Written by_ [_@ayefda_](https://torn.community/u/ayefda)\_\_ diff --git a/community-involvement.md b/community-involvement.md index 92f05d2..ad69d78 100644 --- a/community-involvement.md +++ b/community-involvement.md @@ -1,7 +1,5 @@ # Community Involvement -**\[Work In Progress\]** - In a Decentralized Autonomous Organization \(DAO\), significant elements such as protocol parameters & token distribution are controlled by the community through governance. This governance allows the community to shape & continuously improve the protocol. However, the role of a community does not stop to suggesting proposals & expressing its opinion through votes. The community can also actively contribute to the success and prosperity of their protocol through constructive debates, mutual help and specific actions. diff --git a/how-does-tornado.cash-work.md b/how-does-tornado.cash-work.md index 04c58b1..dc8819e 100644 --- a/how-does-tornado.cash-work.md +++ b/how-does-tornado.cash-work.md @@ -1,7 +1,5 @@ # How does Tornado.Cash work? -**\[Work in progress\]** - Before diving in tutorials explaining & easing the use of Tornado.Cash, here is an overall overview of the protocol global functioning. ### Global overview of Tornado.Cash functioning @@ -14,8 +12,9 @@ When a user puts funds into a pool \(a.k.a. the deposit\), a private note is gen The strength of such a protocol comes naturally from its number of users and the size of its pool. The more users deposit into the pool the merrier. However, to preserve privacy & anonymity, the user must keep some basic rules in mind such as: -* Leaving a lapse of time between the deposit & the withdrawal action -* Mixing its funds with the crowd by waiting for several transactions before recovering its assets. +* Using a relayer to pay gas at withdrawal; +* Leaving a lapse of time between the deposit & the withdrawal action; +* Mixing its funds with the crowd by waiting for several transactions before recovering its assets. _More recommendations are provided on:_ [_Tips to remain anonymous_](tips-to-remain-anonymous.md)_._ @@ -31,5 +30,7 @@ Thanks to zk-SNARK, it is possible to prove the 20 mimc hash of the initial comm Deposits are simple on a technological point of view, but expensive in terms of gas as they need to compute the 20 mimc hash & update the Merkle tree. At the opposite, the withdrawal process is complex, but cheaper as gas is only needed for the nullifier hash and the zero-knowledge proof. + + _Written by_ [_@ayefda_](https://torn.community/u/ayefda)\_\_