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LWE Assumption

Definition

The Learning With Errors (LWE) assumption is a computational hardness assumption central to the security of many post-quantum cryptographic schemes. It posits that solving a specific type of noisy linear equation system is computationally difficult, even for quantum computers. This mathematical problem underpins the security of lattice-based cryptography, a promising area for future encryption standards. The LWE assumption provides a foundation for building cryptographic primitives resistant to quantum attacks.