Progress in Standardizing Cryptography Extensions for RISC-V Processors

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RISC-V now includes ratified scalar and vector crypto extensions, an entropy-source interface and a guaranteed list of constant-time instructions; vector ops add element groups and a single-op GHASH. Current work targets post-quantum accel for Kyber/Dilithium (Keccak, NTT, modulo ops) and full-round AES plus Wrap-V key handles so keys never appear in software. Expect prototype support in OpenSSL/Linux, claimed 5–10× speedups for hardened modulo math, and final specs after NIST-driven choices.

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1. 0:00RISC-V crypto panel intro
2. 2:59Security structure and strategy
3. 11:25Completed scalar crypto
4. 17:56High-assurance crypto in dev
5. 24:09Post-quantum progress
6. 31:24Real-world crypto apps
7. 36:06Q&A on crypto trade-offs
8. 40:50PQC and security questions
9. 49:27Ecosystem adoption

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