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- Update to crypto v1.17.28, fhe v1.3.0, corona v0.2.0 - Remove local replace directives for lattice, corona, crypto, fhe - Keep gpu replace directive (module path github.com/luxfi/gpu needs repo at github.com/luxfi/gpu, currently at github.com/luxcpp/gpu) - All protocol tests passing: BLS, FROST, CMP, Quasar
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Lux Research License with Patent Reservation
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Version 1.0, December 2025
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Copyright (c) 2020-2025 Lux Industries Inc.
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All rights reserved.
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PATENT PENDING TECHNOLOGY
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Contact: [email protected]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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This software contains patent-pending technology. Key innovations include but
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are not limited to:
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THRESHOLD CRYPTOGRAPHY INNOVATIONS:
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- LSS (Lagrange Secret Sharing) Dynamic Resharing Without Key Reconstruction
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- Multiplicative Blinding Protocols (Protocol I & II) for Share Privacy
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- Corona Post-Quantum Lattice-Based Threshold Signatures
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- Threshold BIP-32 Deterministic Key Derivation
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- Identifiable Abort Protocol with Blame Assignment
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- Automatic Generation-Based Rollback with Party Eviction
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- Advanced Zero-Knowledge Proof Suite (17 systems)
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- Multi-Chain Adapter Pattern for 20+ Blockchain Support
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- Grouped Threshold Signatures for 10,000+ Validator Scaling
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Commercial use of any patented technology requires a separate license.
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Contact [email protected] for commercial licensing inquiries.
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LICENSE TERMS
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1. DEFINITIONS
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"Software" means the source code, object code, documentation, and any
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related materials included in this repository.
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"Research Use" means use of the Software solely for non-commercial
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academic research, education, personal study, or evaluation purposes.
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"Commercial Use" means any use of the Software or any patent claims
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covered by the Software in connection with a product or service offered
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for sale or fee, or any internal use by a for-profit entity, or any use
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to generate revenue directly or indirectly.
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"Patent Claims" means any patent claims owned or controlled by Lux
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Industries Inc. that cover any aspect of the Software's implementation
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or any method, system, or process described therein.
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"Lux Network" means the decentralized blockchain network operated using
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software distributed by Lux Industries Inc.
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2. GRANT OF RESEARCH LICENSE
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, Lux Industries Inc.
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hereby grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable,
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royalty-free license to:
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(a) Use, copy, and modify the Software solely for Research Use;
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(b) Create derivative works of the Software solely for Research Use;
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(c) Publish academic papers and research findings based on the Software,
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provided that proper attribution is given; and
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(d) Contribute modifications back to the original repository.
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3. RESTRICTIONS
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You may NOT:
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(a) Use the Software or any Patent Claims for any Commercial Use without
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first obtaining a commercial license from Lux Industries Inc.;
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(b) Use the Software to create or operate any custody, MPC, or threshold
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signature service that competes with Lux Network services;
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(c) Sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer rights in the
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Software to any third party;
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(d) Remove or alter any copyright, patent, trademark, or attribution
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notices contained in the Software;
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(e) Use the Software in any manner that infringes the Patent Claims
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without authorization; or
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(f) File any patent applications covering technology substantially
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derived from the Software.
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4. PATENT RIGHTS RESERVATION
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ALL PATENT RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY RESERVED by Lux Industries Inc.
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This License does NOT grant any license or rights under any Patent Claims.
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The grant of a copyright license herein does NOT include any express or
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implied patent license.
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Any use of the Software that would infringe Patent Claims requires a
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separate patent license, which must be obtained in writing from:
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Lux Industries Inc.
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Email: [email protected]
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Subject: Patent License Request
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5. LUX NETWORK PRIMARY NETWORK EXCEPTION
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Notwithstanding the above restrictions, this License grants an automatic
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license to use the Software and Patent Claims solely for the purpose of
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operating a node on the Lux Network primary network (mainnet and testnet),
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subject to the network's terms of service and validator requirements.
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6. CONTRIBUTIONS
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By submitting contributions to this repository, you agree to license
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your contributions under the same terms as this License and assign all
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patent rights in your contributions to Lux Industries Inc.
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7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS
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OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
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8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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IN NO EVENT SHALL LUX INDUSTRIES INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT,
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INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT
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OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.
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9. TERMINATION
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This License and all rights granted hereunder will terminate immediately
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upon any breach of this License by you.
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10. GOVERNING LAW
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This License shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware,
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United States.
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11. COMMERCIAL LICENSING
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For commercial licensing inquiries, please contact:
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Lux Industries Inc.
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Email: [email protected]
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ATTRIBUTION
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When using this Software for research purposes, please cite:
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Lux Threshold: Post-Quantum Threshold Cryptography Library
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Copyright (c) 2020-2025 Lux Industries Inc.
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https://lux.network
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END OF LICENSE TERMS
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