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Recent research highlights the use of letterlocking techniques (nytimes.com)
54 points by alexfringes on Jan 10, 2022 | hide | past | favorite | 7 comments



Is it correct that letterlocking is a technique that requires quantum technology to replicate in the digital realm? Strong crypto only works if you know with certainty your private key is still private.



This is the best resource IMO. I've sent a few letters using these techniques for fun. :)


It's just a paywalled article on letter locking.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterlocking


paywall :(


Was wondering WHY one’s most important secrets would need to be shared.




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