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Show HN: HorQRux, split QR codes into fragments
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 agoWouldn’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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir%27s_secret_sharing
- jackhalford 3y agoIndeed SSS would be better security wise. This implementation is easier to use for non tech people, e.g during a treasure hunt.