Keys over 4096-bits

[Werner Koch]

On Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:00, ben at adversary.org said:

> I understand the reasons for this, but is there any reason for not
> using an 8kb (or larger) master/certification key with more normal
> subkeys (e.g. a 2048-bit signing subkey and a 4096-bit encryption

Actually the primary keys are the most worry some.  I have a one 8k key
in my keyring and checking the key signatures made but that key takes a
noticeable time.  Imagine everyone would use such keys and also consider
that nowadays more and more low-processing power devices are used.

Such keys are at best a political statement and a good laugh for some
NSA folks.


Shalom-Salam,

   Werner

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