C-sigma: Easy-to-use Sigma proofs in C using libsodium (opens in new tab)

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28 pointslinkdd5mo ago3 comments

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Nice, not sure origin of term Sigma here, it isn't the Hugo Krawcyzk family of SIGMA (SIGn & MAc) protocols.

It is because SIGMA protocols diagrams, as used in zero knowledge, kind of look like a capital greek sigma. It is not related to the other sign & MAC protocol.

adastra225mo ago

It is a letter of the greek alphabet.

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commandersaki5mo ago

Nice, not sure origin of term Sigma here, it isn't the Hugo Krawcyzk family of SIGMA (SIGn & MAc) protocols.

LeGrosDadai5mo ago

It is because SIGMA protocols diagrams, as used in zero knowledge, kind of look like a capital greek sigma. It is not related to the other sign & MAC protocol.

adastra225mo ago

It is a letter of the greek alphabet.

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