Fusion Project: Firefox and Tor browsers are being integrated
Tor is a browser based on Firefox that focuses on security and privacy. Both have shown signs of mutual integration long ago. Firefox has also introduced Tor Browser’s first-party isolation and anti-fingerprint. The tracking function helps prevent cross-site tracking of online advertisers and prevents websites from using system fonts as fingerprints to track users.
Recently, Tor Browser announced on its official website that it is working with Mozilla to launch a fusion project called Fusion Project that aims to find the best way to integrate Tor into Firefox, and ultimately realize the complete functionality of the Tor browser. Integrated into Firefox. At that time, the Tor browser will be completely phased out and the Tor project team will focus on research instead of being maintaining the Firefox branch.
“Tor Uplift project
- Tor Browser based on Firefox ESR, plus a lot of patches. Takes a lot of time to rebase patches.
- Mission was to reduce their efforts. Mozilla started bringing Tor Browser patches into Firefox.
- Successful new features in Tor Browser/Firefox in the last 1.5 years: First-party isolation, and fingerprinting resistance.
First Party Isolation, off by default in Firefox. Fingerprinting resistance issue, breaks some websites.
Fusion Project goals
- Fingerprinting resistance, make more user friendly and reduce web breakage
- Implement proxy bypass framework
- Figure out the best way to integrate Tor proxy into Firefox
- Real private browsing mode in Firefox: Will turn on First Party Isolation, Fingerprinting Resistance, and Tor proxy
—> Real private browsing mode is basically Tor Browser, but inside Firefox.”
It is reported that Project Fusion has been supported by Mozilla CEO and CTO, which means that it has a great opportunity to achieve its goals. Mozilla will first standardize the Tor client specification, write conformance tests for it, and provide documentation. This means that more people will be able to see how Tor is implemented in Firefox and test whether or not there is a problem with its functional implementation.
The main reason Mozilla hopes to integrate Tor into Firefox is to provide users with true private browsing, which most competitors cannot provide. In the past few years, Mozilla has revealed a very obvious product attitude that focuses on user privacy. Project Fusion will further enhance its privacy-oriented image.
