SHRINCS: 324-byte stateful post-quantum signatures with static backups

The discussion highlights an innovative approach to managing checksums for data integrity, contrasting traditional hash-based methods with a technique that involves summing up modulo negated values. This method is particularly efficient as it guarantees a reduction in size when traversing any chain forward, utilizing only about 2 bytes of data. This efficiency in size makes it a compelling alternative to conventional checksum strategies, which often require more significant amounts of data to ensure accuracy and integrity. The focus on leveraging modulo operations for checksum calculation offers an insight into optimizing data verification processes while minimizing resource consumption.