Other Signature Schemes
Beyond Schnorr and Diffie-Hellman, Ergo supports a variety of advanced signature schemes that enable complex cryptographic protocols, privacy-preserving transactions, and distributed trust mechanisms.
Advanced Signature Schemes
Ergo's cryptographic infrastructure extends beyond basic digital signatures to support sophisticated protocols that enable privacy, distributed trust, and advanced security features. These signature schemes form the foundation for complex applications like mixers, multi-signature wallets, and privacy-preserving transactions.
Ring Signatures
Enable privacy-preserving transactions by allowing a signer to prove they belong to a group without revealing their specific identity. Essential for mixers and privacy applications.
Threshold Signatures
Distribute signing authority across multiple parties, requiring a threshold number of participants to create a valid signature. Ideal for multi-signature wallets and distributed trust.
Distributed Signatures
Advanced protocols that enable signature generation across distributed networks, providing fault tolerance and enhanced security for critical applications.
Signature Scheme Internals
Deep dive into the internal workings of Ergo's signature schemes, including implementation details, security considerations, and optimization techniques.
Improved Signatures
Next-generation signature schemes with enhanced security properties, improved efficiency, and novel cryptographic features for advanced applications.
Key Benefits
- Privacy: Ring signatures and related schemes enable anonymous transactions and privacy-preserving protocols
- Distributed Trust: Threshold and distributed signatures eliminate single points of failure
- Advanced Security: Multi-layered cryptographic protections for complex use cases
- Flexibility: Modular design allows for custom signature schemes and protocol composition
- Performance: Optimized implementations for high-throughput applications
Applications
Privacy Applications
- Mixers and coin mixing protocols
- Anonymous voting systems
- Privacy-preserving smart contracts
Security Applications
- Multi-signature wallets
- Distributed key management
- Advanced authentication systems