secp256k1

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Event January 10, 2011 Added March 1, 2026 Updated March 1, 2026 Private Correspondence 8 messages

Satoshi ↔ Mike Hearn — More Questions

Mike Hearn ↔ Satoshi Nakamoto

Mike Hearn points Satoshi to a forum discussion about the security of the secp256k1 curve, noting Hal Finney's concerns about its risk profile.

Event January 3, 2009 Added May 27, 2026 Updated September 17, 2026 Design Document

Bitcoin cryptography design — keys, signatures, hashes, and address derivation

Bitcoin Institute ↔ Satoshi Nakamoto

How Bitcoin uses elliptic-curve keys, digital signatures, hash functions, and deterministic derivation to secure ownership without trusted third parties.