Encrypted DVMs, as they are currently implemented, break one of the best features of the DVM process. What feature is that? Using kind numbers when asking for work rather than asking DVMs directly.

I’m not sure what the solution is - perhaps the user requests the type of work to be done (which kind number and perhaps metadata such as size of data they have), then DVMs can respond as a sign they are interested, then the encrypted handshake can occur after the user chooses which DVM to use.

It will be tempting to just select a DVM before making a request, and maybe the loss of flexibility and price competition isn’t enough to deter the temptation.