Bouncy Castle – Open-source cryptographic APIs

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Here at the Legion of the Bouncy Castle, we believe in cryptography 

We have been providing cryptography solutions for over 20 years, offering FIPS certifications, LTS releases, and quantum-ready support to meet everyone's needs.

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