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+# TypeScript Bandersnatch VRF Suite – Complete Cryptographic Implementation for JAM Protocol
+
+- **Team Name:** Esscrypt Ltd.
+- **Payment Details:**
+- **DOT**: 15JRT5GjLAZkuvmpwmjCUp1RRLr7Y6Gnusz37ia37h2Xn5Rz
+- **Payment**: 15JRT5GjLAZkuvmpwmjCUp1RRLr7Y6Gnusz37ia37h2Xn5Rz (USDC) 
+- **Level:** 2
+  
+## Project Overview :page_facing_up:
+
+### Overview
+
+The JAM protocol represents the next generation of blockchain consensus, requiring robust cryptographic primitives for secure randomness generation, validator selection, and privacy-preserving operations. While the reference implementation exists in Rust via [`ark-vrf`](https://crates.io/crates/ark-vrf) , **security best practices mandate independent implementations** to enable cross-verification and eliminate single points of failure.
+
+Our TypeScript implementation delivers **enterprise-grade cryptographic security** with **superior developer experience** and **broader ecosystem compatibility** , maintaining full compliance with Web3 Foundation specifications and IETF standards.
+
+This comprehensive suite provides **complete VRF functionality** including IETF-compliant VRF, Pedersen VRF, Ring VRF, and Elligator2. Our implementation enables seamless integration with modern web applications, browser-based clients, and Node.js environments—critical for the decentralized future.
+
+**Key Advantages:**
+- **Zero Rust Dependencies**: Pure TypeScript implementation eliminates compilation complexity
+- **Browser-Ready**: Direct integration with web applications and browser-based wallets
+- **NPM Ecosystem**: Seamless integration with existing JavaScript/TypeScript projects
+- **Cross-Platform**: Universal compatibility across Node.js, browsers, and edge environments
+- **Developer-Friendly**: Comprehensive TypeScript types and intuitive APIs
+
+
+#### Relation to JAM Protocol
+
+The [Bandersnatch VRF](https://github.com/davxy/bandersnatch-vrf-spec) specification developed under Web3 Foundation are **critical components** of the JAM protocol's consensus mechanism. Our TypeScript implementation provides:
+
+- **Enhanced Security Through Diversity**: Multiple independent implementations enable cross-verification and prevent single points of failure
+- **Broader Ecosystem Access**: Extends JAM's cryptographic primitives beyond Rust to the entire JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
+- **Developer Adoption**: Enables web developers, browser-based applications, and Node.js services to participate in JAM networks
+- **Research Innovation**: Provides additional implementation perspectives for cryptographic research and protocol improvements
+
+#### Why Our Implementation Matters
+
+As active contributors to the JAM ecosystem through our **PeanutButterAndJAM** implementation, we identified a critical gap: **overwhelming dependency on Rust-based cryptographic libraries** creates barriers for developers and limits ecosystem diversity. Our TypeScript implementation addresses this by:
+
+- **Eliminating Language Barriers**: Enables JavaScript/TypeScript developers to build JAM-compatible applications without Rust expertise
+- **Browser Integration**: Provides cryptographic primitives directly accessible in web browsers for client-side applications
+- **NPM Distribution**: Makes JAM cryptographic tools available through the world's largest package registry
+- **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Ensures consistent cryptographic behavior across Node.js, browsers, and edge computing environments
+- **Developer Experience**: Offers comprehensive TypeScript types, intuitive APIs, and extensive documentation
+
+Our implementation serves as a **foundational building block** for the next generation of decentralized applications, enabling everything from browser-based wallets to server-side JAM node implementations.
+
+### Project Details
+
+#### Technology Stack
+
+- **Programming Language**: **TypeScript** (ES2022+ targeting modern environments)
+- **Core Dependencies**: Minimal external dependencies using `@noble/curves` as the audited foundation
+- **Testing Framework**: **Vitest** for comprehensive unit, integration, and property-based testing
+- **Performance Analysis**: Built-in benchmarking tools for cryptographic operation analysis
+- **Documentation**: **JSDoc** with TypeScript integration for comprehensive API documentation
+- **Code Quality**: **BiomeJS** for linting, formatting, and code consistency
+- **Continuous Integration**: **GitHub Actions** for automated testing, security scanning, and documentation generation
+- **Package Management**: **NPM** distribution with proper TypeScript declarations
+
+
+#### Core Components
+
+Our implementation consists of two complementary packages that together provide complete Bandersnatch VRF functionality:
+
+##### 1. `@pbnj/bandersnatch`: Foundational Elliptic Curve Package
+
+**Objective**: Provide a comprehensive, secure, and performant TypeScript library for Bandersnatch elliptic curve cryptography with full RFC 9380 compliance.
+
+**Deliverables**:
+- **Curve Arithmetic & Operations**:
+  - Complete Bandersnatch curve implementation
+  - Point addition, scalar multiplication, and field operations
+  - Point compression/decompression algorithms
+  - Curve parameter validation and constants
+
+- **Cryptographic Primitives**:
+  - Key pair generation and validation
+  - Point-to-hash conversion functions utilizing Elligator2
+  - Curve point serialization/deserialization
+  - Field element operations and validation
+
+- **Quality Assurance**:
+  - Comprehensive unit tests (>90% coverage)
+  - Performance benchmarks for all operations
+  - Extensive TypeScript type definitions
+  - Complete API documentation with examples
+
+**References**: [Masson, Sanso, and Zhang's Bandersnatch work (ePrint 2021/1152)](https://eprint.iacr.org/2021/1152.pdf), [RFC 9380 - Hashing to Elliptic Curves](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9380.html)
+
+##### 2. `@pbnj/bandersnatch-vrf`: Core VRF Implementation Suite
+
+**Objective**: Implement all major VRF schemes (IETF, Pedersen, Ring) leveraging the foundational bandersnatch package.
+
+**Deliverables**:
+
+- **IETF VRF (RFC 9381 Compliant)**:
+  - Complete ECVRF implementation for Bandersnatch curve
+  - Support for Bandersnatch_XMD:SHA-512_ELL2_RO_ suite
+  - Proper domain separation tag (DST) handling
+  - Verification against official RFC test vectors
+  - Prover and verifier classes with comprehensive error handling
+
+- **Pedersen VRF**:
+  - Full implementation extending IETF VRF patterns
+  - Optimized for Bandersnatch curve characteristics
+  - Complete test vector validation
+
+- **Ring VRF**:
+  - Complete W3F Ring Proof implementation for Bandersnatch
+  - KZG polynomial commitment integration
+  - Ring signature generation and verification
+  - Privacy-preserving validator selection
+
+- **Cryptographic Infrastructure**:
+  - **Elligator2**: Hash-to-curve implementation for Bandersnatch
+  - **RFC 9381 Compliance**: Complete IETF standard implementation
+  - **Nonce Generation**: RFC 8032 compliant nonce generation
+  - **Point Processing**: Gamma point handling and validation
+
+- **Quality Assurance**:
+  - End-to-end test suites for all VRF types
+  - Test vector validation against reference implementations
+  - Performance benchmarks and optimization analysis
+  - Comprehensive error handling and edge case coverage
+
+**References**: [RFC 9381 - Verifiable Random Functions](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc9381), [W3F Bandersnatch-VRF specification](https://github.com/davxy/bandersnatch-vrf-spec), [W3F Ring-Proof specification](https://github.com/davxy/ring-proof-spec)
+
+##### 3. `@pbnj/bandersnatch-vrf` Utils: JAM Protocol Specialized Components
+
+**Objective**: Implement specialized cryptographic utilities for JAM protocol consensus mechanisms and validator operations.
+
+**Deliverables**:
+
+- **Entropy VRF**: 
+  - Implements Gray Paper equation 158: `H_vrfsig ∈ bssignature{H_authorbskey}{Xentropy ∥ banderout{H_sealsig}}{[]}`
+  - Block entropy generation for JAM consensus
+  - Deterministic randomness derived from seal signatures
+
+- **Audit VRF**:
+  - Audit signature generation for validator selection
+  - Work report hashing and tranche-based randomness
+
+- **Epoch Root Utilities**:
+  - KZG polynomial commitments to validator sets
+  - Ring VRF proof support for validator selection
+
+- **Gamma Processing Functions**:
+  - GP `banderout` implementation
+  - RFC 9381 compliant point-to-hash conversion
+  - VRF output processing and validation
+
+**References**: [Gray Paper safrole.tex](https://github.com/gavofyork/graypaper), [Gray Paper auditing.tex](https://github.com/gavofyork/graypaper)
+
+#### Project Scope - What it IS and IS NOT
+
+**IS**: A comprehensive TypeScript cryptographic suite providing:
+- Complete Bandersnatch elliptic curve implementation with GLV optimizations
+- Full IETF VRF, Pedersen VRF, and Ring VRF implementations
+- Specialized JAM protocol components (Entropy VRF, Audit VRF, Epoch Root utilities, Gamma processing)
+- RFC 9380/9381 compliant hash-to-curve and VRF operations
+- Production-ready APIs with comprehensive TypeScript types
+- Extensive test suites and performance benchmarks
+- Complete documentation and developer guides
+
+**IS NOT**: 
+- A full blockchain node or dApp implementation
+- A Rust wrapper or language binding
+- A system that integrates proofs into specific application logic (though it enables such integrations)
+- A formally verified implementation (though it follows cryptographic best practices)
+- A third-party audited implementation (though it uses audited dependencies and follows security guidelines)
+
+
+### Ecosystem Fit
+
+The JAM protocol's success depends on **diverse, robust cryptographic implementations** that enable cross-verification and eliminate single points of failure. Our TypeScript implementation addresses critical ecosystem gaps:
+
+**Critical Needs Addressed:**
+- **Language Diversity**: Extends JAM cryptographic primitives beyond Rust to the entire JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
+- **Developer Accessibility**: Enables web developers to build JAM-compatible applications without Rust expertise
+- **Browser Integration**: Provides cryptographic primitives directly accessible in web browsers
+- **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Ensures consistent behavior across Node.js, browsers, and edge environments
+
+**Target Applications:**
+- **Browser-Based Wallets**: Direct integration of JAM cryptographic primitives in web wallets
+- **Light Clients**: Efficient verification of JAM consensus proofs in resource-constrained environments
+- **Web Applications**: Seamless integration of JAM randomness and privacy features
+- **Developer Tools**: Comprehensive SDKs for JAM application development
+- **Research Platforms**: Cryptographic research and protocol experimentation
+
+**Ecosystem Impact:**
+- **Security Enhancement**: Multiple independent implementations enable cross-verification
+- **Adoption Acceleration**: Removes language barriers for web developers
+- **Innovation Enablement**: Provides additional implementation perspectives for protocol improvements
+- **Ecosystem Resilience**: Reduces dependence on single technology stack
+
+
+## Team :busts_in_silhouette:
+
+### Team members
+
+- **Mihail Kirov:**  
+  Lead Developer with 5+ years of experience in distributed systems and blockchain integration. Specializes in connecting AI systems with decentralized networks and has a strong track record in open-source contributions.
+  Mentored at the [Polkadot Prodigy](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/polkadotprodigy_lets-welcome-mihail-kirov-who-is-joining-activity-7191345617330192384-DJbv?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAC27-YYBCPf5vbQMBXvlthYYXnOflSOp-9A) Hackathon 
+  [GitHub: mikirov](https://github.com/mikirov) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihail-kirov/)
+
+
+### Contact
+
+- **Contact Name:** Mihail Kirov
+- **Contact Email:** me@mikirov.xyz
+- **Website:** [esscrypt.com](https://esscrypt.com/)
+
+### Legal Structure
+
+- **Registered Address:** Mladost 3, bl. 313, ent. 3, fl. 10, ap. 66, 1799, Sofia, Bulgaria.
+- **Registered Legal Entity:** Escrypt Ltd.
+
+### Team's experience
+
+### Team Code Repos
+
+- [Mihail Kirov](https://github.com/mikirov)
+
+### Team LinkedIn Profiles
+
+- [Mihail Kirov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihail-kirov/)
+
+## Development Status :open_book:
+
+We have conducted preliminary research and have established a solid architectural design for the JAM ElizaOS Plugin. 
+Initial prototypes and integration experiments with our own PeanutButterAndJAM node have been performed, 
+and design documents outlining core functionalities, data models, and API specifications are available. 
+Our prior work on the Polkadot ElizaOS Plugin further validates our technical approach. 
+Detailed documentation and research findings will be maintained in our repositories and published blog posts.
+
+## Development Roadmap :nut_and_bolt:
+
+### Overview
+
+- **Total Estimated Duration:** 30 person-days
+- **Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):** 1 FTE
+- **Total Costs:** 20,000 USD
+- **DOT %:** 50% of total costs
+
+### Milestone 1 — Core Bandersnatch VRF Implementation
+
+- **Estimated Duration:** 30 person-days
+- **FTE:** 1 FTE
+- **Costs:** 10,000 USD
+
+| Number | Deliverable | Detailed Specification |
+|--------|-------------|------------------------|
+| **0a.** | **Project Setup & Licensing** | Apache 2.0 license, GitHub repository setup, CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions, package.json configuration for NPM distribution |
+| **0b.** | **Core Documentation** | JSDoc API documentation, TypeScript type definitions, basic usage examples, and integration guides |
+| **0c.** | **Testing Infrastructure** | Comprehensive test suite with >90% coverage, test vector validation, performance benchmarks, and automated testing pipeline |
+| **1.** | **Bandersnatch Curve Implementation** | Complete elliptic curve implementation with GLV endomorphism optimization, point arithmetic, field operations, key generation, and curve parameter validation |
+| **2.** | **Elligator2 Hash-to-Curve** | RFC 9380 compliant Elligator2 implementation for Bandersnatch curve, supporting both random oracle (RO) and non-uniform (NU) variants |
+| **3.** | **IETF VRF Implementation** | Full RFC 9381 ECVRF implementation with Bandersnatch_XMD:SHA-512_ELL2_RO_ suite, proper DST handling, and test vector validation |
+| **4.** | **Pedersen VRF Implementation** | Complete Pedersen VRF implementation extending IETF patterns, optimized for Bandersnatch characteristics, with comprehensive test coverage |
+| **5.** | **Ring VRF Implementation** | Full W3F Ring Proof implementation with KZG polynomial commitments, ring signature generation/verification, and privacy-preserving validator selection |
+| **6.** | **Cryptographic Infrastructure** | RFC 8032 nonce generation, point processing utilities, VRF output validation, and comprehensive error handling with edge case coverage |
+| **7.** | **Performance Optimization** | GLV endomorphism implementation, performance benchmarks, optimization analysis, and comparison with reference implementations |
+| **8.** | **Core Package Distribution** | NPM package publication, TypeScript declarations, browser compatibility, and cross-platform testing |
+
+### Milestone 2 — JAM Protocol Specialized Components
+
+- **Estimated Duration:** 30 person-days
+- **FTE:** 1 FTE
+- **Costs:** 10,000 USD
+
+| Number | Deliverable | Detailed Specification |
+|--------|-------------|------------------------|
+| **1.** | **Entropy VRF Implementation** | Complete implementation of Gray Paper equation 158: `H_vrfsig ∈ bssignature{H_authorbskey}{Xentropy ∥ banderout{H_sealsig}}{[]}` for block entropy generation |
+| **2.** | **Audit VRF Implementation** | Full audit signature generation for both tranche 0 and tranche N according to Gray Paper equations 54-62 and 105, including work report hashing |
+| **3.** | **Epoch Root Utilities** | Complete implementation of `getRingRoot` function for KZG polynomial commitments to validator sets, supporting ring VRF proofs |
+| **4.** | **Gamma Processing Functions** | VRF output processing utilities including `getCommitmentFromGamma`, `getBanderoutFromGamma`, and RFC 9381 compliant point-to-hash conversion |
+| **5.** | **JAM Integration Testing** | End-to-end test suites for all JAM protocol components, integration with PeanutButterAndJAM implementation, and real-world usage validation |
+| **6.** | **Advanced Documentation** | Comprehensive tutorials for JAM protocol integration, specialized component usage guides, and Gray Paper compliance documentation |
+| **7.** | **Performance Analysis** | Specialized benchmarking for JAM protocol components, optimization analysis, and comparison with Rust reference implementations |
+| **8.** | **Production Readiness** | Final package distribution, security hardening, edge case handling, and production deployment guidelines |
+
+
+## Future Plans
+
+### Short-Term (Post-Grant)
+
+**Community Engagement & Adoption:**
+- **Wide Distribution**: Announce library release through JAM community channels, TypeScript cryptography forums, developer conferences, and social media
+- **Developer Onboarding**: Publish comprehensive tutorials, integration guides, and example applications
+- **JAM Ecosystem Integration**: Present implementation to JAM developers for feedback and adoption in production systems
+- **Research Publication**: Submit findings to relevant cryptographic conferences and journals
+
+**Maintenance & Support:**
+- **Active Maintenance**: Monitor GitHub repository for issues, provide bug fixes, and respond to developer queries
+- **Compatibility Updates**: Ensure compatibility with upcoming TypeScript versions and Node.js releases
+- **Performance Monitoring**: Track performance metrics and optimize based on real-world usage patterns
+
+**Enhancement & Extension:**
+- **Feature Additions**: Implement additional helper functions and utilities based on community feedback
+- **Performance Improvements**: Continue optimization efforts and implement advanced techniques
+- **Test Vector Generation**: Create comprehensive test vectors compatible with Rust implementations
+- **Security Analysis**: Conduct internal security reviews and implement additional hardening measures
+
+### Long-Term Maintenance & Development
+
+**Sustained Support Commitment:**
+- **Full Compliance**: Maintain full compliance with W3F specifications and any protocol updates for 1 year at no cost
+- **Open Source Initiative**: Continue maintenance as part of our open-source contributions beyond the initial year
+
+
+**Ecosystem Expansion:**
+- **Integration Partnerships**: Explore integrations with popular TypeScript Web3 tools and SDKs
+- **Educational Resources**: Develop educational content and workshops for cryptographic protocol implementation
+- **Research Collaboration**: Partner with academic institutions and research organizations for advanced cryptographic research
+
+**Strategic Development:**
+- **Additional VRF Types**: Consider implementing additional VRF schemes based on community needs
+- **Formal Verification**: Explore formal verification opportunities for critical components
+- **Third-Party Audits**: Pursue professional security audits for production-critical applications
+- **Cross-Platform Optimization**: Implement platform-specific optimizations for various JavaScript engines
+
+### Team's Long-Term Vision
+
+Our goal is to establish this project as the **definitive TypeScript library** for JAM cryptographic primitives. We envision this implementation becoming the foundation for:
+
+- **Web-Native JAM Applications**: Browser-based wallets, dApps, and light clients
+- **Developer Education**: Comprehensive learning resources for cryptographic protocol implementation
+- **Research Platform**: Enabling cryptographic research and protocol experimentation
+- **Ecosystem Standard**: Setting the standard for TypeScript cryptographic implementations in the JAM ecosystem
+
+Success will be measured by **widespread adoption** by developers, **integration** into production JAM applications, and **recognition** as a trusted, secure implementation within the broader cryptographic community.
+
+## Additional Information :heavy_plus_sign:
+
+**How did you hear about the Grants Program?**
+- Research into missing TypeScript cryptographic implementations for JAM protocol
+- Community discussions about language diversity in JAM ecosystem development
+
+**Additional Work:**  
+Our team has previously delivered successful implementations including:
+- [ElizaOS Polkadot Plugin](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/2518) - Comprehensive Polkadot integration for AI systems
+- **PeanutButterAndJAM**: Active JAM protocol implementation demonstrating real-world usage of our cryptographic libraries
+
+**Previous Grants:**  
+- [ElizaOS Polkadot Plugin](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/2518) - Successfully delivered and maintained
+
+**Technical Expertise:**
+- **Cryptographic Implementation**: Deep experience in elliptic curve cryptography and VRF implementations
+- **TypeScript Ecosystem**: Extensive knowledge of modern TypeScript development practices and tooling
+- **JAM Protocol**: Active contributors to JAM ecosystem through PeanutButterAndJAM implementation
+- **Web3 Integration**: Proven track record in blockchain protocol integration and developer tooling
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