diff --git a/projects/qrc_upgrade/crypto/ntru/ntru_encrypt.py b/projects/qrc_upgrade/crypto/ntru/ntru_encrypt.py
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+# NTRU encryption implementation
+import numpy as np
+
+def ntru_encrypt(message, public_key):
+    # Encrypt message using NTRU public key
+    pass