Curupira Involutional SPN Lightweight Block Cipher with AEAD Mode of Operation LETTERSOUP

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Authors: Pedro F. Albanese
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Abstract

Curupira Curupira is a 96-bit block cipher, with keys of 96, 144 or 192 bits, and variable number of rounds, an algorithm described at SBRC 2007 by Paulo S. L. M. Barreto and Marcos A. Simplício Jr., from Universidade de São Paulo (USP) - São Paulo, Brazil. Curupira [ K ] ≡ σ [ κ ( R ) ] ∘ π ∘ γ ∘ ( ∏ r = 1 R − 1 σ [ κ ( r ) ] ∘ θ ∘ π ∘ γ ) ∘ σ [ κ ( 0 ) ] LetterSoup is a two-pass Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) mode of operation designed for high security and efficiency on resource-constrained platforms, such as wireless sensor networks. It is specifically built upon the MARVIN message authentication code (which uses the ALRED construction) and the LFSRC mode of operation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cryptographic Implementations and Security Coding theory and cryptography Cryptography and Residue Arithmetic

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026