# Why I'm Building Quantum Document Corridors (And Documenting Everything Publicly)

## The Problem I'm Solving

Right now, verifying documents between Texas and Colombia takes 4-6 weeks through the traditional apostille process. That's broken.

Meanwhile, quantum computers are advancing to the point where they'll break today's encryption. Most people are talking about this problem - I'm building a solution.

## What I'm Actually Building

A quantum-resistant document verification system between Texas and Colombia using:

- **ML-KEM (FIPS 203)** - The new post-quantum encryption standard
- **CUE** - For constraint validation and document schemas  
- **Real deployment** - Not just theory, actual Texas RON (Remote Online Notarization) to Colombian acceptance

## Why I'm Documenting Publicly

I'm not an expert in post-quantum cryptography. I'm learning ML-KEM while deploying it. I'm learning CUE while building validation schemas.

Most "experts" wait until they have everything figured out before sharing. I'm sharing from day one because:

1. **The mistakes are educational** - Mine and yours
2. **Progress is motivating** - For me and anyone watching
3. **Constraints breed creativity** - Public accountability forces better solutions

## What to Expect

In the coming weeks, I'll share:

- My daily learning with ML-KEM and FIPS 203
- CUE schemas for document validation
- Deployment challenges between Texas and Colombia
- Mathematical foundations I'm leaning on (primes, golden ratio, type theory)
- Plenty of "this didn't work" moments

## The Goal

If I succeed, we'll have instant quantum-resistant document verification replacing a 6-week process.

If I fail, we'll all learn why - and someone else can build on what I've documented.

Either way, the journey matters more than the destination.

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*Next post: "Day 1 with ML-KEM - What Is This Module-Lattice Thing Anyway?"*

*Building in public, learning in real-time.*