secp256k1 is an elliptic curve. It has the formula $y^2 = x^3 + 7$, meaning that any point $(X, Y)$ on the curve needs to satisfy this.
Notably, the secp256k1 curve is used for Bitcoin.
Curve parameters
- P =
0xFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFEFFFFFC2F - N =
0xFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFEBAAEDCE6AF48A03BBFD25E8CD0364141 - A =
0 - B =
7
The generator point is as follows
- $Gx =$
0x79BE667EF9DCBBAC55A06295CE870B07029BFCDB2DCE28D959F2815B16F81798. - $Gy =$
0x483ADA7726A3C4655DA4FBFC0E1108A8FD17B448A68554199C47D08FFB10D4B8.
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IEEE Citation Gokberk Yaltirakli, "secp256k1", April, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.gkbrk.com/secp256k1. [Accessed Apr. 22, 2024].
APA Style Yaltirakli, G. (2024, April 22). secp256k1. https://www.gkbrk.com/secp256k1
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