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Re:Proof emerges that a quantum computer can outperform a cl... by atq2119 on Sunday September 29, 2019 @12:38PM (#21108023)
Snuffle is symmetric key encryption, and yes, it's a well-known construction. However, you previously suggested that an asymmetric encryption scheme (with public and private keys) could be constructed using a hash.
Re:Proof emerges that a quantum computer can outperform a cl... by EGreg on Sunday September 29, 2019 @01:41PM (#21108418)
oh, right. It’s only good for signing and random number generation, not encryption.

Still that’s plenty useful! It can be used for blockchains and crypto currency.