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Cryptography – DIGIT INFO https://www.digit.info Bookmarking Crypto Insights Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:22:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.digit.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-61589-32x32.png Cryptography – DIGIT INFO https://www.digit.info 32 32 Social Security numbers are a privacy liability https://www.digit.info/social-security-numbers-are-a-privacy-liability/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:22:36 +0000 https://www.digit.info/social-security-numbers-are-a-privacy-liability/

Hundreds of millions of SSNs have been leaked online already, but a privacy-focused identity solution could help fix the problem.

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Quantum computing will fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back https://www.digit.info/quantum-computing-will-fortify-bitcoin-signatures-adam-back/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:23:28 +0000 https://www.digit.info/quantum-computing-will-fortify-bitcoin-signatures-adam-back/

The post-quantum era is still “several decades away,” but it could be a net positive for the Bitcoin network’s security.

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Don’t be afraid of quantum computers https://www.digit.info/dont-be-afraid-of-quantum-computers/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.digit.info/dont-be-afraid-of-quantum-computers/

Blockchain technology has a clear path to quantum-resistant security. Quantum computing challenges cryptography, but zero-knowledge proofs offer a solution.

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Crypto firm Zama launches tool to build private apps on any EVM chain https://www.digit.info/crypto-firm-zama-launches-tool-to-build-private-apps-on-any-evm-chain/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.digit.info/crypto-firm-zama-launches-tool-to-build-private-apps-on-any-evm-chain/

The cryptography firm is launching an Ethereum Virtual Machine coprocessor enabling full end-to-end encryption and private smart contracts.

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‘The Splurge’ to seek better cryptography to plan for quantum computers: Buterin https://www.digit.info/the-splurge-to-seek-better-cryptography-to-plan-for-quantum-computers-buterin/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:06:32 +0000 https://www.digit.info/the-splurge-to-seek-better-cryptography-to-plan-for-quantum-computers-buterin/

Vitalik Buterin shared his plan for “The Splurge,” with the goal to “fix everything else” in upgrading Ethereum, including planning for encryption-breaking computers.

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China has not cracked encryption, at least not yet — Mental Outlaw https://www.digit.info/china-has-not-cracked-encryption-at-least-not-yet-mental-outlaw/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:05:31 +0000 https://www.digit.info/china-has-not-cracked-encryption-at-least-not-yet-mental-outlaw/

Quantum bits currently require temperatures between approximately -200 degrees Celsius to -270 degrees Celsius to operate properly.

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Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder https://www.digit.info/blockchain-fixes-misuse-of-biometric-data-privado-id-founder/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:48:38 +0000 https://www.digit.info/blockchain-fixes-misuse-of-biometric-data-privado-id-founder/

Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.

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Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Does it even matter in 2024? https://www.digit.info/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto-does-it-even-matter-in-2024/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:31:17 +0000 https://www.digit.info/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto-does-it-even-matter-in-2024/ Read more]]> Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Does it even matter in 2024?The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with HBO’s upcoming documentary about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. For years, the enigma surrounding Nakamoto’s identity has fascinated both crypto enthusiasts and mainstream audiences. But the burning question is: Does it even matter who Satoshi is, especially in 2024? This is an opinion editorial published by a […]

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Len Sassaman’s Legacy: Could He Be the Man Behind Bitcoin? https://www.digit.info/len-sassamans-legacy-could-he-be-the-man-behind-bitcoin/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:45:59 +0000 https://www.digit.info/len-sassamans-legacy-could-he-be-the-man-behind-bitcoin/ Read more]]> Len Sassaman’s Legacy: Could He Be the Man Behind Bitcoin?On Wednesday, HBO is set to release a documentary that claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and speculation is swirling around Len Sassaman as the potential figure. Rumors are circulating that Sassaman could be named Nakamoto, and bettors on Polymarket are placing their wagers on whether or not he’ll be the […]

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Szabo or NSA? New report revisits Bitcoin creator mystery https://www.digit.info/szabo-or-nsa-new-report-revisits-bitcoin-creator-mystery/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:30:00 +0000 https://www.digit.info/szabo-or-nsa-new-report-revisits-bitcoin-creator-mystery/

As HBO’s documentary sparks fresh debate, a new report from 10x Research revisits theories about Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, involving Nick Szabo and the NSA.

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