The cr.yp.to blog archives a long-standing debate regarding post-quantum cryptography and standardization. A significant recent focus involves the NSA and the IETF, specifically concerning the move to remove the ECC seatbelt from hybrid ECC+ML-KEM in TLS.

In a recent update, it was noted that a vote was being packed by the NSA and its associates to standardize specifications that could weaken hybrid protections. Despite efforts from figures like Mike Jenkins, the community responded strongly. During the voting period, 82 people spoke up on the TLS mailing list in unambiguous opposition to the proposed specification.

This series of posts, spanning from 2014 to 2026, covers critical issues such as NIST standardization, lattice risks, and the potential for attackers to purchase weakened cryptography. The blog serves as a record of dissent against perceived corruption and the erosion of due process in cryptographic standards.