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Add to hashlib password-based key derivation function 'scrypt'
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Description
After Python 3.6 there is password-based key derivation function scrypt in a default hashlib library. It is better suitable for creation of the key for encryption (e.g. AES which is a part of a standard cryptolib) than the other already existing functions in Micropython's hashlib. Micropython doesn't have any of key derivation function from standard hashlib library so it would be good if Micropython would have it.
There are some of pure Python implementations of such a functions, but it is extremely slow.
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Research direction
Start with MicroPython's existing hashlib functions and the referenced Python 3.6+ hashlib.scrypt API. Compare the expected scrypt interface and behavior with the current library; the issue names no target files or tests, so completion criteria and implementation scope need maintainer agreement.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- cryptography
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100