D(e)rive with Care: Lessons Learned from Analyzing Real-World Multi-Input Key Derivation Functions

Explore the critical analysis of real-world multi-input key derivation functions in this 19-minute conference talk presented by Sebastian Clermont and Matteo Scarlata at Real World Crypto (RWC) 2025. Learn valuable lessons and insights from their research as they examine the security implications and potential vulnerabilities in these cryptographic primitives. This presentation was featured as the fourth talk in the Protocol Enhancements session chaired by Dan Boneh. For more comprehensive information, including abstracts and additional contributing authors, visit the official RWC 2025 program page.