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
Fractional Verkle Trees for Scalable Post-Quantum Signatures
Fractional Verkle Trees for Scalable Post-Quantum Signatures
Polynomial Commitment Schemes from Classical Constructions to Post-Quantum Directions
Polynomial Commitment Schemes from Classical Constructions to Post-Quantum Directions
Extended Review of Polynomial Commitments
Extended Review of Polynomial Commitments
VPS: A Verkle-Based Polynomial Signature Scheme with Post-Quantum Security
VPS: A Verkle-Based Polynomial Signature Scheme with Post-Quantum Security
Verkle-based PORST – Post-Quantum Digital Signature Scheme
Verkle-based PORST – Post-Quantum Digital Signature Scheme
Published by: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3703075
Verkle Trees and FRI-Based Commitments: A Hybrid Framework for Transparent Post-quantum Signatures
Verkle-based PORST – Post-Quantum Digital Signature Scheme
VERKLE-FRI: A NOVEL ARCHITECTURE FOR STATELESS AND QUANTUM-RESISTANT VECTOR COMMITMENTS
VERKLE-FRI: A NOVEL ARCHITECTURE FOR STATELESS AND QUANTUM-RESISTANT VECTOR COMMITMENTS
Series of Trainings on Post-Quantum Cryptography and…
On August 12–14, the Quantum Security Laboratory at Caucasus University hosted a series of specialized training sessions delivered by Prof. Razvan Bocu from Transilvania University…
We are proud to share that another…
We are proud to share that another scientific article has been published within the framework of the NATO SPS project! VERKLE-FRI: A NOVEL ARCHITECTURE FOR…
New Publication Announcement!
We are pleased to announce that a new scientific paper has been published within the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS)…
Series of Trainings on Post-Quantum Cryptography and…
On August 12–14, the Quantum Security Laboratory at Caucasus University hosted a series of specialized training sessions delivered by Prof. Razvan Bocu from Transilvania University…
We are proud to share that another…
We are proud to share that another scientific article has been published within the framework of the NATO SPS project! VERKLE-FRI: A NOVEL ARCHITECTURE FOR…
New Publication Announcement!
We are pleased to announce that a new scientific paper has been published within the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS)…
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.