[tor-bugs] #17591 [Core Tor/Tor]: Use channel padding to obscure circuit setup

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#17591: Use channel padding to obscure circuit setup
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 Reporter:  mikeperry                            |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                          |         Status:
                                                 |  assigned
 Priority:  Medium                               |      Milestone:  Tor:
                                                 |  unspecified
Component:  Core Tor/Tor                         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                               |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  mike-can, term-project-ideas,        |  Actual Points:
  padding, intersection-attack                   |
Parent ID:                                       |         Points:  6
 Reviewer:                                       |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 it is important to pad the RELAY_EARLY cells count. because using
 vanguards would make you stand out else!

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