diff --git a/backlog/tasks/task-029 - zkGPS-Protocol-Design.md b/backlog/tasks/task-029 - zkGPS-Protocol-Design.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bec5391 --- /dev/null +++ b/backlog/tasks/task-029 - zkGPS-Protocol-Design.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +id: task-029 +title: zkGPS Protocol Design +status: To Do +assignee: [] +created_date: '2025-12-04 21:12' +labels: + - feature + - privacy + - cryptography + - research +dependencies: [] +priority: medium +--- + +## Description + + +Design and implement a zero-knowledge proof system for privacy-preserving location sharing. Enables users to prove location claims without revealing exact coordinates. + +Key capabilities: +- Proximity proofs: Prove "I am within X distance of Y" without revealing exact location +- Region membership: Prove "I am in Central Park" without revealing which part +- Temporal proofs: Prove "I was in region R between T1 and T2" +- Group rendezvous: N people prove they are all nearby without revealing locations to each other + +Technical approaches to evaluate: +- ZK-SNARKs (Groth16, PLONK) for succinct proofs +- Bulletproofs for range proofs on coordinates +- Geohash commitments for variable precision +- Homomorphic encryption for distance calculations +- Ring signatures for group privacy + +Integration with canvas: +- Share location with configurable precision per trust circle +- Verify location claims from network participants +- Display verified presence without exact coordinates + + +## Acceptance Criteria + +- [ ] #1 Protocol specification document complete +- [ ] #2 Proof-of-concept proximity proof working +- [ ] #3 Geohash commitment scheme implemented +- [ ] #4 Trust circle precision configuration UI +- [ ] #5 Integration with canvas presence system +- [ ] #6 Performance benchmarks acceptable for real-time use +