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OpenSSL Toolkit Overview
First things first: what is OpenSSL exactly? Well, it’s basically a bunch of code that helps you encrypt your data so no one can…
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Edwards Curves in Elliptic Curve Cryptography
If you don’t know what ECC is, well…you should probably go back to school or something. But for those of us who do know…
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Elliptic Curve Point Compression and Decompression
Now, if you’ve been following along with us for a while now, you might be wondering: “What in tarnation is this guy talking about?”…
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Real-World Example of Multiplication of EC Points in Python
It’s basically taking one point on the curve (let’s call it P) and multiplying it by another number (let’s call it k). This gives…
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Elliptic Curve Subgroups and Their Orders
Instead, let’s break it down in a way that even your grandma could understand! So what exactly are these “subgroups” and why do they…
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Elliptic Curves over Finite Fields in Bitcoin
Don’t worry if you don’t know what any of those words mean, because neither do most people (including me). But Let’s get started with…
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Smart Contract Repair using Slither and Trail of Bits’ Crytic Research Prize
First off, what this prize is all about. It’s an annual competition that rewards researchers who can identify vulnerabilities in popular smart contracts and…
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Electrum Wallet: Secure and Forgiving Bitcoin Storage
This is not your typical hot wallet or cold storage solution; it’s something in between. Let me explain why you should consider using this…
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Electrum Wallet Privacy Policy
To start, let’s start off by saying that this is one of those policies that makes us wonder if anyone actually reads them before…