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Post-Quantum Primitives

Definition

Post-quantum primitives are cryptographic algorithms designed to withstand attacks from large-scale quantum computers, which pose a theoretical threat to current public-key cryptography. These primitives include new encryption, digital signature, and key exchange schemes based on mathematical problems believed to be hard even for quantum computers. Their development is a critical effort to future-proof digital security infrastructure. They represent a fundamental shift in cryptographic design.