The Tortoise and the Hare: A Study in Secret Handshake Protocols

PROTOCOL: Tortoise-Hare VERSION: 1.0 DATE: 2023-02-15

PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION: This protocol is used by the tortoise and the hare to negotiate the optimal pace for their famous race.

PROTOCOL STATE MACHINE: Zoom in for a closer look!

PROTOCOL HANDSHAKES: 1. The tortoise initiates the protocol by sending a 'tortoise-hello' handshake. 2. The hare responds with a 'hare-hello' handshake. 3. The tortoise and the hare negotiate the pace using a series of 'pace-negotiation' handshakes. 4. The protocol ends with a 'tortoise-farewell' handshake.

PROTOCOL HANDSHAKE FORMAT: Handshakes are binary-encoded and sent over a secure channel.

PROTOCOL SECURITY: This protocol is not secure. Do not use for sensitive information.