SHRINCS: an efficient hash-based signature scheme for Bitcoin (first draft)

Posted by Murch

Sep 11, 2026/22:54 UTC

The recent communication from the Bitcoin Development Mailing List highlights the progress of a draft that is now ready for further development through a pull request (PR) to the BIPs repository. It is emphasized that submissions can be made using either MediaWiki or Markdown formats; thus, conversion into MediaWiki format prior to submission is not mandatory. This flexibility in submission format is designed to streamline the process and accommodate different preferences for document structuring.

Additionally, GitHub offers an enhanced user interface feature, where an outline or navigation aid can be accessed via the "Outline" button located on the right end of the toolbar above the document content. This tool is particularly useful for improving readability and navigation through the documents, thereby facilitating better engagement with the content. The encouragement to proceed with the PR indicates readiness for the draft's review and integration into the broader framework of Bitcoin protocols.

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