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Trapdoor Function Elimination

Definition

Trapdoor Function Elimination refers to the removal or avoidance of cryptographic trapdoor functions in system designs, particularly in the context of post-quantum cryptography. A trapdoor function is easy to compute in one direction but difficult to invert without a special piece of information, known as the trapdoor. Their elimination is pursued to enhance security against quantum attacks that could potentially invert these functions, thereby compromising cryptographic systems. This represents a move towards more robust cryptographic primitives.