# Encrypted /boot/ on LUKSv2 now possible in Libreboot GRUB (PHC argon2 imported)

DevFeed: [Encrypted /boot/ on LUKSv2 now possible in Libreboot GRUB (PHC argon2 imported)](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/encrypted-boot-on-luksv2-now-possible-in-libreboot-grub-phc-argon2-imported-32660.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://libreboot.org/news/argon2.html>)

Author: Leah Rowe

Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/news-about-libreboot-releases-and-development.md>)

Topics: [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [Kernel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kernel.md>)

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## AI overview

Libreboot's version of GRUB now supports Argon2 key derivation for encrypted LUKSv2 /boot partitions. The patches were rebased for GRUB 2.12, and support became available in Libreboot 20231021 and later releases.

## Source excerpt

Article: Encrypted /boot/ on LUKSv2 now possible in Libreboot GRUB (PHC argon2 imported) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/argon2.html