Post-Quantum Cryptography
Cryptographic algorithms designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum computers. Autheo uses Kyber, Dilithium, and Falcon algorithms.
Post-quantum cryptography refers to cryptographic algorithms designed to resist attacks from both classical computers and future quantum computers. Current widely used algorithms (RSA, ECDSA) could be broken by sufficiently powerful quantum computers running Shor algorithm. Autheo uses three NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms: Kyber (for key encapsulation and secure key exchange), Dilithium (for digital signatures), and Falcon (for compact digital signatures). These algorithms are integrated throughout the Autheo stack via TheoID (formerly AutheoID) for identity, QIES for encryption standards, and QSDAG for consensus verification.
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Decentralized Identity
Decentralized identity is a model of digital identity management where individuals control their own credentials and data without relying on a central authority such as a government database, social media platform, or corporate identity provider. On Autheo, decentralized identity is implemented through TheoID, a sovereign on-chain identity system built into the Layer-0 OS.
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Post-quantum sovereign identity layer using Kyber, Dilithium, and Falcon cryptographic algorithms to provide authentication and digital asset sovereignty.
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