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Show HN: HorQRux, split QR codes into fragments
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github.com/jzck
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jackhalford
on April 16, 2023
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Just a small python script to showcase the idea. The idea is to print the QR fragments onto transparent paper and hand them out.
nvartolomei
on April 16, 2023
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Wouldn’t a better scheme be to use Shamir’s secret sharing [1] and (if you really want QR codes) generate a QR code for each “share” of the secret?
1:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_secret_sharing
jackhalford
on April 16, 2023
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Indeed SSS would be better security wise. This implementation is easier to use for non tech people, e.g during a treasure hunt.
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1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_secret_sharing