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Chaum-Pedersen Zero-Knowledge Interactive Proof Authentication Protocol
This crate provides a comprehensive implementation of the Chaum-Pedersen zero-knowledge interactive proof authentication scheme. It is designed to facilitate secure and private authentication processes by leveraging the principles of zero-knowledge proofs. This scheme allows a prover to convince a verifier that they know a secret without revealing the secret itself.
Overview
The Chaum-Pedersen authentication protocol is a zero-knowledge proof mechanism that enhances security in authentication processes. This crate offers a robust and efficient implementation of this protocol, suitable for scenarios where privacy and security are paramount.
The primary components of this crate include:
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Server: Provides the server-side functionality necessary for the Chaum-Pedersen authentication. It includes the logic to handle authentication requests and validate proofs without ever knowing the client’s secret.
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Client: Implements the client-side logic for generating and sending zero-knowledge proofs to the server. It ensures that the client’s secret is never exposed during the authentication process.
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gRPC Integration: The crate uses gRPC for communication between the client and the server. This provides a robust, efficient, and language-agnostic way to handle remote procedure calls.
Modules
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chaum_pedersen: Core module that implements the Chaum-Pedersen zero-knowledge proof algorithm. It contains the cryptographic primitives and logic for both the prover (client) and verifier (server). -
client: Contains the implementation of the client-side logic for the authentication process. It provides functions to generate zero-knowledge proofs and communicate with the server via gRPC. -
cmdutil: Utility module that aids in command-line operations and parameter handling. It simplifies the process of parsing command-line arguments and configuring the client or server. -
conversion: Offers functionality to convert between different data types and formats. This module is essential for handling cryptographic operations and data serialization/deserialization. -
rand: Provides utilities for secure random number generation, which is a critical component in cryptographic operations. -
service: Contains the gRPC service definitions and implementations. It defines the remote procedure calls and their respective request and response structures. -
repository: An internal module that may contain data storage and retrieval logic, potentially for managing user data or cryptographic keys.
Usage
This crate can be integrated into applications that require secure authentication mechanisms. By leveraging the Chaum-Pedersen protocol, it offers a high degree of privacy and security, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential.
Dependencies
This crate relies on various cryptographic libraries and gRPC for its functionality. Ensure that all dependencies are properly installed and configured for seamless operation.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Please refer to the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines on how to contribute to this project.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Modules
- Implements the Chaum-Pedersen zero-knowledge proof protocol.
- Handles client-side operations and interactions.
- Utilities for command line argument parsing and handling.
- Functions for type conversions and data formatting.
- Cryptographically secure random number generation utilities.
- Core services and business logic implementation.