Post Quantum P2P Chat

Sutter, Svenja and Strässle, Miles (2024) Post Quantum P2P Chat. Other thesis, OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule.

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Abstract

Introduction
Our application, qChat, is a decentralized, peer-topeer chat application meant for future-proof privacy. It uses the latest encryption algorithms to ensure secret message exchange in the post-quantum era.

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current encryption methods, particularly due to advancements like Shor's Algorithm. This algorithm, in theory, allows quantum computers to break widelyused encryption schemes such as RSA and ECC much faster than conventional computers.

Result
The solution involves developing a peer-to-peer chat application using post-quantum cryptography, eliminating reliance on external servers for data storage. The project has successfully created a prototype demonstrating peer-to-peer functionality with integrated post-quantum cryptography.

Conclusion
These developments are significant as they provide a practical approach to secure communication, setting a precedent in the field of quantum-resistant digital communication.

The insights and technologies developed in qChat lay the groundwork for future advancements in secure communications. This also marks a significant advancement in protecting the private sphere in an increasingly interconnected post-quantum world.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Subjects: Topics > Internet Technologies and Applications > P2P (Peer to Peer)
Topics > Security
Technologies > Programming Languages > C++
Technologies > Programming Languages > Python
Technologies > Cryptography
Technologies > Virtualization > Docker
Divisions: Bachelor of Science FHO in Informatik > Student Research Project
Depositing User: OST Deposit User
Contributors:
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Email
Thesis advisor
Caracas, Alexandru
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Date Deposited: 16 May 2024 11:48
Last Modified: 16 May 2024 11:48
URI: https://eprints.ost.ch/id/eprint/1174

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