[bisq-network/bisq] [Feature]Integrate whirlpool into Bisq wallet (Issue #5867)

[Blackjack]

> While the user base of Bisq would be likely a good base for a CJ model it would be counter productive to compete with the existing projects and to reduce potentially their user base. Better having several independent projects.

Actually we don't need to compete with them. For integrating a coinjoin model, Bisq wallet would act just as a client and so provide more liquidity. Like Sparrowwallet is doing right now with Whirlpool.

> CJ is a top target for regulators. Being a no-KYC DEX comes already with quite some risks. Painting a second target on our back is maybe not the most wise thing to do, specially when considering the still very weak foundations of Bisq

Who's the target? Bisq has no owner and it's p2p. 
I see your "fear" but I think we all should fight for our privacy. Bisq's mission consists on spreading and increasing the adoption of the tools which aim to protect our financial privacy. 

> I don't know if they have fixed their issues and have not followed closely, but I personally would not use Samurai without spending quite some time to be sure I fully understand their model. So making mistakes in that area will come with severe reputation damage and it can take long until recovered.

Here are some interesting docs which might be useful to learn more about whirlpool.

https://medium.com/samourai-wallet/diving-head-first-into-whirlpool-anonymity-sets-4156a54b0bc7
https://bitcoiner.guide/whirlpool/
https://docs.samourai.io/whirlpool

> Bisq lacks of devs for the core use case (trading). The new Bisq version (Misq/Bisq2.0) lacks devs as well. Adding a big and complex project like CJ seems not appropriate from resources point of view.

We could create a bounty for the research and the subsequent integration. 

Thanks for your comments @chimp1984 , let me know what you think about my points

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