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BIP Draft: "ChillDKG: Distributed Key Generation for FROST"

BIP Draft: "ChillDKG: Distributed Key Generation for FROST"

Original Postby David A. Harding

Posted on: July 16, 2024 16:43 UTC

Dave's inquiry focuses on the privacy implications of making "public recovery data" accessible within the context of the ChillDKG protocol.

He seeks to understand how this exposure might compare to known standards within cryptocurrency security practices, specifically referencing BIP32 HD paths and xpub data. Dave highlights a critical distinction in privacy concerns; while knowing someone's BIP32 HD path does not compromise their privacy, the public knowledge of a BIP32 xpub can significantly impact one's on-chain privacy. Through this comparison, Dave is probing where ChillDKG's approach to recovery data publication stands concerning privacy preservation or potential exposure. His question aims to clarify whether the ChillDKK's methodology aligns more closely with the relatively harmless disclosure of an HD path or the more serious privacy implications of revealing an xpub. This delineation is crucial for understanding the broader impacts of ChillDKG's design choices on user privacy within the cryptographic community.