Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology

Blockchain technology is a booming topic since the invention of cryptocurrency which relies on the security of signature schemes. However a quantum computer is believed to be able to break all security models that are number theory based. This may cause the blockchain technology to lose its security...

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Main Author: Wu, Zi Feng
Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
Published: 2019
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Online Access:http://eprints.utar.edu.my/4985/
http://eprints.utar.edu.my/4985/1/WU_ZI_FENG.pdf
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description Blockchain technology is a booming topic since the invention of cryptocurrency which relies on the security of signature schemes. However a quantum computer is believed to be able to break all security models that are number theory based. This may cause the blockchain technology to lose its security and cryptocurrencies to lose all values if quantum computers were to be released to the public. The purpose of this study is to construct a suitable signature scheme for the blockchain technology that is quantum resistant, since conventional security models were proven to be easily broken by using quantum algorithm. First we study the different properties and uses of signature schemes, and how Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm is used in the blockchain technology. Then we review previous researches on latticebased signature schemes to construct our own scheme which is suitable for the blockchain technology. Finally we show that our scheme is possibly usable for the security in quantum computers.
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spelling utar-49852022-12-29T13:53:11Z Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology Wu, Zi Feng QA Mathematics Blockchain technology is a booming topic since the invention of cryptocurrency which relies on the security of signature schemes. However a quantum computer is believed to be able to break all security models that are number theory based. This may cause the blockchain technology to lose its security and cryptocurrencies to lose all values if quantum computers were to be released to the public. The purpose of this study is to construct a suitable signature scheme for the blockchain technology that is quantum resistant, since conventional security models were proven to be easily broken by using quantum algorithm. First we study the different properties and uses of signature schemes, and how Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm is used in the blockchain technology. Then we review previous researches on latticebased signature schemes to construct our own scheme which is suitable for the blockchain technology. Finally we show that our scheme is possibly usable for the security in quantum computers. 2019 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/4985/1/WU_ZI_FENG.pdf Wu, Zi Feng (2019) Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology. Master dissertation/thesis, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/4985/
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Wu, Zi Feng
Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
title Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
title_full Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
title_fullStr Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
title_full_unstemmed Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
title_short Post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
title_sort post quantum signature schemes for the block chain technology
topic QA Mathematics
url http://eprints.utar.edu.my/4985/
http://eprints.utar.edu.my/4985/1/WU_ZI_FENG.pdf