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We propose a new algorithm for computing authentication paths in the Merkle signature scheme. Compared to the best algorithm for this task, our algorithm reduces the worst case running time considerably.
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Buchmann, J., Dahmen, E., Schneider, M. (2008). Merkle Tree Traversal Revisited. In: Buchmann, J., Ding, J. (eds) Post-Quantum Cryptography. PQCrypto 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5299. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88403-3_5
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