Real-World Protocols - Asiacrypt 2021

Explore cutting-edge research in cryptography and network security through this conference session from Asiacrypt 2021 on Real-World Protocols. Delve into six presentations covering diverse topics including atomic broadcast protocols, onion routing, private join and compute, blockchain scripts, contact tracing, and Bluetooth security. Learn about Tardigrade, an atomic broadcast protocol for challenging network conditions, and discover innovations in onion routing with reply capabilities. Examine advancements in private join and compute operations, and understand the application of adaptor signatures in generalized blockchain channels. Gain insights into privacy-preserving contact tracing methods for pandemic response, and analyze the cryptographic security of Bluetooth protocols. Benefit from expert presentations by researchers from various institutions, offering a comprehensive overview of current developments in applied cryptography and secure communication protocols.