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Ask HN: Why does the Signal Protocol use so many keys?

3 pointsby rayvyover 6 years ago
After reading through a cursory summary of the signal protocol[1], I&#x27;m wondering why it uses <i>so</i> many keys? I understand the sentiment behind using various keys (i.e., for sessions, chaining, short-term&#x2F;long-term keys) but does any of this feel like a bit overkill?<p>[1] https:&#x2F;&#x2F;security.stackexchange.com&#x2F;questions&#x2F;121304&#x2F;how-does-the-signal-protocol-used-by-whatsapp-work

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