RFC 8420 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2018
MON · 14 SEP 2026
Using the Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm in the Internet Key Exchange Protocol Version 2
Overview
RFC 8420, “Using the Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm in the Internet Key Exchange Protocol Version 2”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 2018 by Y. Nir. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the use of the Edwards-curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA) in the Internet Key Exchange Protocol Version 2 (IKEv2).
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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