elliptcommon

elliptcommon is a software library that provides implementations of various elliptic curve cryptography algorithms. These algorithms are fundamental to modern secure communication protocols, enabling features like digital signatures and key exchange. The library aims to offer a robust and efficient set of tools for developers working with elliptic curve cryptography.

The core functionality of elliptcommon includes support for standard elliptic curve groups such as the Curve25519 and NIST P-256 curves. It offers operations like point addition, scalar multiplication, and point validation. These operations are the building blocks for higher-level cryptographic schemes. The library also includes implementations of common elliptic curve-based protocols, such as the Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) key exchange and the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA).

elliptcommon is designed with security and performance in mind. Efforts are made to use constant-time implementations where appropriate to mitigate side-channel attacks. The library is often used in applications requiring strong cryptographic assurances, including secure messaging, cryptocurrencies, and network security. Its availability as an open-source project allows for community review and contribution, further enhancing its reliability. Developers can integrate elliptcommon into their projects to leverage the power and efficiency of elliptic curve cryptography without needing to implement these complex algorithms from scratch.