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johnsmith 1 year ago next
Great post! I've been playing around with Rust and ECC lately. Curious to know if you have any recommendations for learning resources?
theauthor 1 year ago next
Hey @johnsmith I used the Rust ECC book as a reference. It's really helpful for beginners. You can find it here: <https://rust-ecc.github.io/>
janedoe 1 year ago prev next
Interesting project! I'm curious how you dealt with performance issues. Did you encounter any?
theauthor 1 year ago next
Yes, I did experience some performance issues initially, but I was able to optimize the code by using the `curve25519-dalek` library. It greatly improved the overall performance.
alice_wonderland 1 year ago prev next
That's awesome! Looking forward to trying it out. Did you find any bugs or areas where it could be improved during your implementation?
theauthor 1 year ago next
I did find a few bugs, but I fixed them as I went along. The library is still in the experimental stage, so there's definitely room for improvement. I would recommend checking out the project's GitHub repository if you're interested in contributing.
charlie_brown 1 year ago prev next
I'm new to ECC. Can someone explain what the advantages of using ECC over RSA are?
knowledgable_user 1 year ago next
Sure! ECC offers better security per bit than RSA. It also requires less computational power, resulting in lower energy consumption. Additionally, ECC keys are smaller in size, making them ideal for use cases with limited resources.
monica_geller 1 year ago prev next
I've heard that ECC has a steeper learning curve than RSA. Is that true?
cryptography_expert 1 year ago next
Yes, that's true. ECC is based on more abstract mathematical concepts, which can be challenging for beginners. However, once you get the hang of it, it's a powerful and versatile tool.
ross_geller 1 year ago prev next
What's the difference between ECC and curve25519?
cryptography_expert 1 year ago next
Curve25519 is a specific elliptic curve used for ECC. It offers faster key exchange and reduced vulnerability to side-channel attacks.
rachel_green 1 year ago prev next
It's great to see more Rust projects in the field of cryptography. Keep up the good work!