RFC 9381: Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs)

A Verifiable Random Function (VRF) is the public key version of a keyed cryptographic hash. Only the holder of the secret key can compute the hash, but anyone…

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Outgoing relationships (8 related RFCs)

Normative reference — RFC 2119: Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels
Normative reference — RFC 8174: Ambiguity of Uppercase vs Lowercase in RFC 2119 Key Words
Normative reference — RFC 6234: US Secure Hash Algorithms (SHA and SHA-based HMAC and HKDF)
Normative reference — RFC 8017: PKCS #1: RSA Cryptography Specifications Version 2.2
Normative reference — RFC 8032: Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA)
Normative reference — RFC 6979: Deterministic Usage of the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA)
Normative reference — RFC 5114: Additional Diffie-Hellman Groups for Use with IETF Standards
Normative reference — RFC 9380: Hashing to Elliptic Curves