In Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises,” there is a memorable exchange between the author and the main character, Mike. When asked how he went bankrupt, Mike responds with a concise yet profound answer: “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.”
Innovation happens much in the same way. Gradually, then suddenly. Ideas simmer and evolve, gaining traction until they reach a tipping point. When that time comes, innovation bursts forth, capturing the attention and imagination of all. What was once a gradual and incremental change now becomes a game-changer, transforming the landscape in unforeseen ways.
This is the story of confidential computing, and today, we transport ourselves back in time to explore its origins. Think of it as detective work, peeling back the layers of history to discover those who paved the way for cutting-edge concepts. And what better place to start than with the visionary minds who penned the very first paper on privacy homomorphism “On…
