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Threshold Paillier Cryptosystem

Definition

A Threshold Paillier Cryptosystem is an advanced cryptographic scheme that extends the additive homomorphic properties of the standard Paillier cryptosystem to a distributed setting. In this system, the decryption key is split among multiple parties, requiring a threshold number of these parties to collaborate to decrypt a ciphertext. This ensures that no single entity can unilaterally decrypt sensitive data, enhancing security and fault tolerance. It is particularly useful for privacy-preserving computations.