The dining cryptographers problem: Unconditional sender and recipient untraceability

@article{Chaum2004TheDC,
  title={The dining cryptographers problem: Unconditional sender and recipient untraceability},
  author={David Chaum},
  journal={Journal of Cryptology},
  year={2004},
  volume={1},
  pages={65-75}
}
  • D. Chaum
  • Published 1 March 1988
  • Computer Science, Mathematics
  • Journal of Cryptology
Keeping confidential who sends which messages, in a world where any physical transmission can be traced to its origin, seems impossible. The solution presented here is unconditionally or cryptographically secure, depending on whether it is based on one-time-use keys or on public keys, respectively. It can be adapted to address efficiently a wide variety of practical considerations. 
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