Iterated Inhomogeneous Polynomials

Explore the concept of Iterated Inhomogeneous Polynomials in this 25-minute conference talk presented by Jiaxin Guan and Mark Zhandry at CFAIL 2021. Delve into the interesting properties of these polynomials and their applications in various cryptographic contexts. Learn about Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) and how polynomials can function as sequential functions. Discover the process of replacing iterative polynomials and understand the role of group actions in this field. Examine the Diffie-Hellman protocol and its relation to discrete logarithms. Gain insights into potential solutions and recap the key points discussed. Conclude with a wishlist for future research directions and participate in a Q&A session to further enhance your understanding of this complex topic in cryptography.

Introduction
Interesting Properties
VDFs
Polynomials as sequential functions
Replacing iterative polynomials
Group actions
DiffieHellman protocol
Discrete log
Solution
Recap
Wishlist
Questions