Unknowable Math Can Help Hide Secrets

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ksd482•about 1 hour ago

Is the approach analogous to one way hash? But with mathematical statements?

Given that they can’t be proven, so it’s effectively unpredictable and “un-generatable” ?

HoldOnAMinute•about 1 hour ago

How is this not security through obscurity?

majorchord•8 minutes ago

If math is STO then I would argue passwords are also STO.

It's only secure until someone figures it out.