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Efficiency Bounds

Definition

Efficiency bounds represent the theoretical limits on how quickly or with how few resources a computational process can be completed. In cryptography and blockchain, these bounds quantify the minimum computational work or communication overhead required for a protocol to achieve its stated security and functional objectives. They provide a benchmark against which the performance of new algorithms and systems can be measured. Understanding these limits helps developers design more optimized and scalable solutions. This concept is central to assessing the practicality of cryptographic primitives.