Post-Quantum Cryptography

Definition ∞ Post-quantum cryptography refers to cryptographic algorithms designed to be secure against attacks by future quantum computers. As quantum computers advance, they pose a threat to current widely used cryptographic methods, such as RSA and ECC. Developing and deploying these new algorithms is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data in the long term.
Context ∞ The transition to post-quantum cryptography is a significant undertaking for the entire digital security landscape, including the cryptocurrency sector. Current efforts are focused on standardizing algorithms and identifying practical deployment strategies to replace vulnerable cryptographic primitives. The primary challenge lies in the widespread adoption and integration of these new cryptographic standards across existing infrastructure before quantum computers become a viable threat.

Ligetron: Scalable, Post-Quantum, Memory-Efficient Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Web Applications A sophisticated mechanical assembly displays a central metallic shaft surrounded by intricate concentric rings. An innermost dark ring suggests a high-precision bearing, vital for stable operation. A brushed metallic ring exhibits complex, segmented patterns, evoking cryptographic primitives or smart contract logic within a decentralized autonomous organization DAO. Blue structural elements provide robust housing, symbolizing underlying blockchain infrastructure. This component signifies deterministic execution for transaction finality and network scalability, crucial for efficient distributed ledger technology DLT and cross-chain interoperability, ensuring cryptographic integrity and sybil attack resistance in a proof-of-stake PoS consensus mechanism.
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Ligetron: Scalable, Post-Quantum, Memory-Efficient Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Web Applications

This research introduces Ligetron, a novel zero-knowledge proof system that leverages WebAssembly semantics to achieve sublinear memory usage and post-quantum security, enabling scalable verifiable computation on commodity hardware and browsers.