Quantum Digital Signature Using Entangled States for Network
We propose an entanglement-based quantum digital signature (QDS) protocol optimized for quantum networks. The protocol follows the Lamport-inspired QDS paradigm but eliminates QKD post-processing by signing and verifying with raw conclusive keys, thereby reducing latency and implementation complexity. We provide a finite-size security analysis of robustness, unforgeability, and non-repudiation. Under standard fiber-loss and detector models, simulations show a consistent signature rate advantage over a representative Lamport-inspired QDS baseline across metro-to-regional distances. The proposed protocol is practical for near-term deployment while preserving end-to-end, finite key security guarantees.
Authors
- Se-Wan Ji
- Changho Hong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7659-6021)
- Osung Kwon
- Youn-Chang Jeong
Institutions
- Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Entropy
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/e27111179
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Information and Cryptography
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea