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Work · September 23, 2021

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Real-World Cryptography, the book, is done and shipping

hey folks! My book Real-World Cryptography was just released and is now shipping. I've been working on this thing for the last two years and a half, and the goal was to give a good overview of everything that can be classified as "real-world" about crypto. You'll find all the basics in the first half of the book, and the second half contains chapters on TLS, noise, PAKEs, post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, MPC, cryptocurrencies, FHE, etc. So it's a good pick if you're learning, but also if you've been in the field for a while and want an intro to some subfield you're…

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Real-World Cryptography is a book covering cryptographic fundamentals and advanced applications. It is designed for both beginners learning cryptography basics and experienced practitioners seeking introductions to specialized areas like TLS, post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and cryptocurrencies. The book uses accessible language, illustrations, and diagrams rather than serving as a technical reference manual.

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hey folks! My book Real-World Cryptography was just released and is now shipping. I've been working on this thing for the last two years and a half, and the goal was to give a good overview of everything that can be classified as "real-world" about crypto. You'll find all the basics in the first half of the book, and the second half contains chapters on TLS, noise, PAKEs, post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, MPC, cryptocurrencies, FHE, etc. So it's a good pick if you're learning, but also if you've been in the field for a while and want an intro to some subfield you're interested in. It's not a reference book, and is written in a light style. Also has some art and lots of diagrams. Anyway, here's the link :) https://www.manning.com/books/real-world-cryptography?a_aid=Realworldcrypto&a_bid=ad500e09

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