March 12, 2002
Practical Aspects of Modern Cryptography
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Why Talk About Crypto Politics?
nYou can’t really avoid the political aspects of crypto, especially if you’re trying to ship a product that depends on good crypto
nIn the past, the regulations have been so complex & time consuming that companies had dedicated individuals/departments for dealing with regs.
nOften public pronouncements don’t match reality
nJust because a government body says “crypto is freely exportable” doesn’t make it so