This document summarizes a research paper that proposes a system called Nymble to address the problem of restricting mischievous users in anonymizing networks while preserving user privacy. Key points:
1) Anonymizing networks allow anonymous access but some users misuse this for defacing websites. Servers blacklist entire networks, denying access to all users.
2) Nymble issues "nymbles" (pseudonyms) to users through a Pseudonym Manager and Nymble Manager. Servers can blacklist users by obtaining seeds to link nymbles to misbehaviors.
3) Blacklisted users are notified before using nymbles so they don't waste connections. Past connections for blacklisted users remain