On 2023/7/14 15:53, Herbert Xu wrote: > On Sun, Jun 25, 2023 at 09:49:58AM +0800, GUO Zihua wrote: >> This patch introduces a generic implementation of SM9 (ShangMi 9) key >> exchange algorithm. >> >> SM9 is an ID-based cryptography algorithm within the ShangMi family whose >> key exchange algorithm was accepted in ISO/IEC 11770-3 as an >> international standard. > > For each new algorithm we require an in-kernel user. Where is the > in-kernel user for this? > > Thanks, Hi Herbert, Unfortunately we don't have such usage right now and we are researching into it. Just while we are here, do you think it's a good idea to also introduce a new crypto algorithm type for IBCs to better support their functionality if there are usage within kernel and we are to port this algorithm in? -- Best GUO Zihua
