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# Cryptography group @Parfin
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## :100: Goal:
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## :books: Tasks:
1. Review existing open source TMPC libraries: Axelar, Taurus, ZenGo, Kryptology : check if libraries
     - are modularly extendable in order to build on top other cryptographic protocols,
     - they support an existing sdk or they come as standalone libraries, 
     - they support network stack.
3. Organize internal Parfin meetups for cryptography education
4. Conferences attendace: RWC
5. [Constant cryptography/security audit of Parfin stack](https://hackmd.io/iFzv1yyhT9KOE1DDEXHttw)
6. [Put critical code in Nitro enclaves](/sj5sAmCbQ6-4dvUqxc4J1w)(ongoing)
7. [Start networking in the community](https://github.com/axelarnetwork/tofn/issues/200)(ongoing)
8. [Update with relevant state of the art in Threshold Cryptography](/8zzZnGHCQ--f4zbCu1ZD-Q)(ongoing)
9. Powerpoint with competitor analysis with a nice balance in details 
 
## :closed_book: Output:
1.  - [x] [Review](#MPC-libs-review) of libs (the underlying math lib layer hasn't been reviewed)  
    - [x] Build a standalone demo (currently a rust test mod, better make an independent main executable)
    - [x] Build a fully functional network demo
    - [ ] Integrate to parfin stack
      - [ ] *Think more what needs to be done here, talk with engineering team* 
    - [ ] Benchmark solutions


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2. - [ ] [Presentation](https://netorgft4027945.sharepoint.com/:p:/r/sites/ParFin/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B9B71DA25-C46B-4A84-A79E-09750CE26864%7D&file=Cryptographic%20Signatures.pptx&action=edit&mobileredirect=true&cid=bcd596ad-084c-4fe3-972c-2c97c800c4e4) for cryptographic signatures
    - [x] [Blog for everyone](https://hackmd.io/7E__RdNaRZyjwdyFOVun0A)

 
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 ## MPC libs review

#### Kryptology: Coinbase (https://github.com/coinbase/kryptology): 
* Go
* Protocols: Threshold ECDSA GG20 and DKLs18 + DKGs
* Doc level: very poor
* No network stack available for the moment
* No ser/des
* No audit
* It is frequently updated

#### Taurus: https://github.com/taurusgroup/multi-party-sig
* Go
* Protocols: CMP, Frost (Schnorr)
* Doc level: Documentation to set up a standalone demo
* No network stack available for the moment
* No ser/des
* No audit
* It is not updated frequently

#### ZenGo: https://github.com/ZenGo-X/multi-party-ecdsa
* Rust
* Protocols:GG18,GG20,L17,Castagnos19
* Public audit
* No network stack available for the moment
* No ser/des



#### Axelar: https://github.com/axelarnetwork/tofn 
* Rust
* Protocols: GG20
* Doc level: Good
* Audited by NCC and the Taurus interns: Adrian, Lucas
* Ser/des and networking supported
* SDK,Docker images,  wrapped as grpc daemons to be used in production
* Tony Arcieri is actively advising and supporting: he is the creator of rust crypto crate and very knowledgable/known/respectful in the community
* Not used in production (claimed tests with 50+ shares)
* It is an active project in progress which needs time for improvements and maturity:
>  *Both tofn and tofnd are currently under **active and ongoing** development. Both repos were audited by NCC Group Cryptography Services on 2021-aug-10 and by Adrian Hamelink and Lúcás Meier on 2021-oct-29.*


