Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Re-Publishes Article on Fully Homomorphic Encryption

According to BlockBeats, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has re-published an article he originally wrote in 2020 on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Buterin made this move in response to the recent surge in interest in FHE. In his social media post, Buterin stated that he decided to re-release his article due to the increased attention FHE has been receiving. The article delves into the mathematical workings of FHE, providing a detailed explanation of its principles and applications. Fully homomorphic encryption is a form of data encryption that allows computations to be carried out on ciphertext, generating an encrypted result which, when decrypted, matches the result of operations performed on the plaintext. This method of encryption is gaining traction due to its potential for enhancing data security and privacy in various sectors, including cloud computing and healthcare.