SlimeMoldCrypt relies on gloopy living organism’s ever-changing network of tendrils for its dynamic, biological, encryption engine — inventor claims concept is resistant to decryption 'even by quantum machines'
A new encryption concept, SlimeMoldCrypt, utilizes the chaotic network of tendrils from a living mold to create encryption keys that are resistant to decryption, even by quantum machines. The inventor, Stephanie Rentschler, emphasizes the unpredictable nature of slime molds as a security feature. The device requires active care and management of the mold to maintain encryption strength, drawing parallels to digital pets like Tamagotchis. Inside the SlimeMoldCrypt device is a Raspberry Pi Pico board, likely using random number seeds from the slime mold for encryption. This innovative approach adds an emotional element to data security.
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