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There is [ongoing work](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-wussler-openpgp-pqc/) to standardize and add support for post-quantum public-key algorithms in OpenPGP. This project is funded by the [german "BSI"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Office_for_Information_Security). Goals include adding support for post-quantum cryptography to Thunderbird and GnuPG. A [presentation](https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/113/materials/slides-113-openpgp-a-post-quantum-approach-for-openpgp-00) was given at [IETF 113](https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/113/session/openpgp/).
## Concepts
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Move operations & building blocks statement to Ch1, move certificate and keys section to Ch4
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### Certificates and keys in OpenPGP
OpenPGP revolves fundamentally around the concept of cryptographic keys.
In this framework, bare cryptographic keys are combined with additional metadata to form what are known as "OpenPGP certificates." These certificates are relatively complex data structures, also commonly referred to as "OpenPGP keys."
An OpenPGP certificate is dynamic, evolving over time as components are added, expire, or are marked as invalid.
For detailed information on structure and handling, read our chapters on OpenPGP [certificates](certificates_chapter) and [private keys](private_key_chapter).
Beyond the basics, managing certificates, as well as understanding their authentication and trust models, are crucial topics. Though this document will only briefly touch on these aspects, they constitute an integral part of working with OpenPGP.
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Ch1 needs a "how to read this document" section and each of the Zoom-in sections needs its "you've landed here so let's explain this to you" line of some kind
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