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One big reason is that with this restriction his algorithms almost certainly won't be included in any of the common security standards (FIPS 140 and NIST 800-53

One big reason is that with this restriction his algorithms almost certainly won't be included in any of the common security standards (FIPS 140 and NIST 800-53 are the primary ones in the US), which means that anyone who needs to follow those standards won't be able to use it.

dtornabene 11y ago
ah, yes. that should have been obvious I suppose. thanks.
maaku 11y ago
That was the point though, no?
- hueving 11y ago
  No, those standards dictate how many organizations beyond the military adopt security protocols.
  - maaku 11y ago
    That's a side effect. The intended purpose of those standards are government procurement.