secp256k1

[Werner Koch]

On Thu,  9 Jan 2014 13:59, gniibe at fsij.org said:
> Can I add secp256k1 curve?  OID is 1.3.132.0.10.

AFAIK, the Koblitz curves are still patented.  I maybe wrong, though.

In general binary curves are considered potetial weak or at least very
fragile.  Thus the suggestion for new applications is not to use them.

However, if you really like to experiment with them, you may add this
curve.


Shalom-Salam,

   Werner

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