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Cryptosystem Bootstrapping

Definition

Cryptosystem bootstrapping is a technique used in fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to refresh encrypted data, allowing an unlimited number of computations to be performed directly on ciphertext without decrypting it. This process effectively reduces the noise that accumulates during homomorphic operations, preventing it from overwhelming the encrypted data. It enables complex privacy-preserving computations on sensitive information. This process extends the lifespan of encrypted data for computation.