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Multi-Party Computation: A Cryptographic Marvel In Search Of Its Commercial Sweet Spot

Multi-party computation (MPC) enables organizations to compute outputs using private data – without disclosing those data to each other, or a third party. 

Summary

A subbranch of cryptography, multi-party computation enables organizations – or different parts of an organization – to compute outputs using private data without disclosing those data to each other or a third party. 

This article discusses in which scenarios MPC may – and may not – add value, and why this cryptographic marvel is still in search of its commercial sweet spot.