Aims

Milestone 1

1. incorporate DataChain into the code
2. implement peer ageing
3. implement logic to handle peers being added
4. update mock crust tests to validate this

Milestone 2

1. implement peer relocation
2. update mock crust tests to validate this

Milestone 3

1. implement Split logic
2. update mock crust tests to validate this

Milestone 4

1. implement secure message transfer
2. update mock crust tests to validate this

Milestone 5

1. implement logic to handle peers dropping
2. update mock crust tests to validate this

Milestone 6

1. implement Merge logic
2. update mock crust tests to validate this
3. run in-house testnet to further validate this