NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme
Post-quantum Digital Signature using Verkle Trees
SPS Multi-Year Project
About Project
Post-quantum Digital Signature using Verkle Trees
This project aims to address the emerging challenges of post-quantum cryptography by pioneering a digital signature system utilizing the innovative Verkle tree construction. This novel approach significantly reduces proof sizes, thereby enhancing both security and computational efficiency.
A key focus of the project is the integration of a pseudo-random number generator with a quantum random number generator to ensure enhanced robustness and reliability.
This project is strongly linked to security, particularly in the fields of cryptography and cybersecurity. Its primary objective is to develop a novel post-quantum digital signature scheme by combining Verkle trees, polynomial commitments, and vector commitments. This approach reflects a proactive stance in addressing the potential threats quantum computing poses to current cryptographic systems, ensuring a secure and efficient future for digital communications.
Dates: 2025-2027
Duration: 2 years
Funding source: NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Project
News
Published Papers
Post-Quantum Digital Signature: Verkle-Based HORST
Post-Quantum Digital Signature: Verkle-Based HORST
An Analysis of Existing Hash-Based Post-Quantum Signature Schemes
An Analysis of Existing Hash-Based Post-Quantum Signature Schemes
A Novel Verkle Tree-based Post-quantum Digital Signature System with Enhanced Random Number Generation
A Novel Verkle Tree-based Post-quantum Digital Signature System with Enhanced Random Number Generation
DOI: 10.5815/ijcnis.2025.04.02
An Extended Survey Concerning the Vector Commitments
An Extended Survey Concerning the Vector Commitments
New Publication within NATO SPS Project
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest article, presenting a comprehensive survey of commitment schemes, from classical constructions to post-quantum secure alternatives.…
On July 31st, Dr. Tamar Kuchukhidze, conducted…
On July 31st, within the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme, Dr. Tamar Kuchukhidze, project scholar and researcher, conducted a…
Our latest research paper – A Novel…
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research paper:“A Novel Verkle Tree-based Post-quantum Digital Signature System with Enhanced Random Number Generation”in the…
New Publication within NATO SPS Project
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest article, presenting a comprehensive survey of commitment schemes, from classical constructions to post-quantum secure alternatives.…
On July 31st, Dr. Tamar Kuchukhidze, conducted…
On July 31st, within the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme, Dr. Tamar Kuchukhidze, project scholar and researcher, conducted a…
Our latest research paper – A Novel…
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research paper:“A Novel Verkle Tree-based Post-quantum Digital Signature System with Enhanced Random Number Generation”in the…
Project's Members
Razvan Bocu
NATO country Project Director (NPD)
Maksim Iavich
Partner country Project Director (PPD)
All Members
ROMANIA:
- Associate Professor Dr. Razvan Bocu – NATO country Project Director (NPD)
- Dr. Maria Nuțu – Scholar, Researcher
- Dr. Cristina Păcurar – Scholar, Researcher
- Professor Dr. Dorin Bocu – Researcher
- Dr. Constantin Lucian Aldea – Researcher
- Dr. Alexandra Baicoianu – Researcher
- Dr. Anca Vasilescu – Researcher
- Dr. Alexandru Ionescu – Researcher
- Dr. Cosmin Costache – Researcher
- Dr. Delia-Monica Duca-Iliescu – Researcher
- Dr. Árpád Kerestély – Researcher
GEORGIA:
- Prof. Maksim Iavich – Partner country Project Director (PPD)
- Prof. Avtandil Gagnidze – Researcher
- Dr. Giorgi Akhalaia – Scholar, Researcher
- Dr. Tamari Kuchukhidze – Scholar, Researcher
- Sergei Simonovi – Researcher
- Oksana Kovalchuk – Researcher
- Ketevan Grdzelidze – Researcher
The Objectives of the Project
- This project aims to address the emerging challenges of post-quantum cryptography by pioneering a digital signature system utilizing the innovative Verkle tree construction. This novel approach significantly reduces proof sizes, thereby enhancing both security and computational efficiency.
- A key focus of the project is the integration of a pseudo-random number generator with a quantum random number generator to ensure enhanced robustness and reliability.
- This project is strongly linked to security, particularly in the fields of cryptography and cybersecurity. Its primary objective is to develop a novel post-quantum digital signature scheme by combining Verkle trees, polynomial commitments, and vector commitments. This approach reflects a proactive stance in addressing the potential threats quantum computing poses to current cryptographic systems, ensuring a secure and efficient future for digital communications.