Show HN: HorQRux, split QR codes into fragments (github.com) 5 points by jackhalford 3y ago ↗ HN Just a small python script to showcase the idea. The idea is to print the QR fragments onto transparent paper and hand them out.
[–] nvartolomei 3y ago ↗ Wouldn’t a better scheme be to use Shamir’s secret sharing [1] and (if you really want QR codes) generate a QR code for each “share” of the secret?1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_secret_sharing [–] jackhalford 3y ago ↗ Indeed SSS would be better security wise. This implementation is easier to use for non tech people, e.g during a treasure hunt.
[–] jackhalford 3y ago ↗ Indeed SSS would be better security wise. This implementation is easier to use for non tech people, e.g during a treasure hunt.
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[ 6.2 ms ] story [ 120 ms ] thread1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_secret_sharing