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The cryptography behind electronic passports
This blog post describes how electronic passports work, the threats within their threat model, and how they protect against those threats using cryptography. It also discusses the implications of using electronic passports for novel applications, such as zero-knowledge identity proofs.
- Points
- 200
- HN comments
- 122
- Submissions
- 1
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Security & PrivacyCrypto & Blockchain2025
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | The cryptography behind electronic passports by tatersolid | 200 | 122 |
