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Living definition

What is FN-DSA (FIPS 206)?

Post-Quantum Cryptography Security & Identity

As of
2026-07-23
Revision
2026-07-26.0
Method
v1.3.0

Definition

The term, in context

AI-assisted draft · approved dataset

FN-DSA is a lattice-based digital signature algorithm derived from Falcon, in which signing samples a short vector from an NTRU lattice using fast Fourier sampling and verification checks that the vector is short and tied to the message hash. Assigned the FIPS 206 designation, it targets deployments needing much smaller signatures and public keys than hash-based alternatives, while its use of floating-point arithmetic places additional demands on constant-time implementation.

Live readiness status

Status as of the current dateline

AI-assisted assembly · derived results

As of 2026-07-23, verified readiness is 39 (claimed 50, reported 45, gap 11) — Growing evidence strength; current signals suggest Wait for stronger evidence.

The readiness fact belongs to the canonical Readiness Verdict for FN-DSA (FIPS 206).

Dataset approval

Human editorial release

pragma.vision editorial — standing authorization (operator dev@soft.house, 2026-07-17)

Dataset
2026-07-26.0
Hash
sha256:e2eb667df093db8819d579dff9aad51021b4977da85db2dfa82f63f9ed4e72b7
Approved
2026-07-26

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