Definition ∞ The RSA Group Assumption is a fundamental cryptographic assumption stating that certain mathematical problems related to the RSA modulus are computationally difficult to solve. Specifically, it asserts the hardness of computing high-order roots modulo a large composite number N, which is the product of two large prime numbers. This assumption underpins the security of many cryptographic schemes.
Context ∞ The RSA Group Assumption is a bedrock for the security of several cryptographic primitives, including some Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs). Its presumed hardness ensures that VDF computations take a verifiable amount of sequential time. However, concerns about the potential for quantum computers to break RSA highlight the ongoing need for quantum-resistant cryptographic alternatives in digital asset security.