glossary

every post-quantum term, defined.

lattice

a repeating grid of points in high-dimensional space. the source of the hard problems Lattice relies on.

ML-KEM

Module-Lattice Key Encapsulation. NIST's post-quantum key exchange.

ML-DSA

Module-Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm. NIST's post-quantum signature.

Shor's algorithm

the quantum algorithm that breaks RSA and elliptic curves. useless against lattices.

harvest-now-decrypt-later

recording encrypted traffic today to crack once quantum arrives.

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