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Performance Optimization of SM4-CBC Encryption and Decryption under RISC-V Architecture

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Description

I found that the performance of SM4-CBC encryption and decryption under RISC-V is suboptimal. After optimization, there has been some improvement in performance. May I submit a PR to contribute the optimized code?

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by locating the RISC-V implementation of SM4-CBC encryption and decryption, then review the reported optimization and its performance measurements. Done means a focused change with reproducible benchmark evidence showing the improvement without breaking existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cryptography, performance
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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