libff ☆

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Description:
C++ library for Finite Fields and Elliptic Curves

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cryptography elliptic-curves finite-fields zk-snarks c++ library

Install: brew install libff

About:
Libff is a C++ library for finite fields and elliptic curves, designed to support the development of cryptographic protocols like zk-SNARKs. It provides efficient arithmetic operations and supports both ordinary and pairing-friendly curves, making it a foundational component for privacy-preserving blockchain applications.

Key Features:

Arithmetic for finite fields and elliptic curves
Support for both ordinary and pairing-friendly curves
Optimized for cryptographic applications like zk-SNARKs
C++ implementation for performance and flexibility

Use Cases:

Building zero-knowledge proof systems
Developing privacy-focused blockchain protocols
Researching elliptic curve cryptography

Alternatives:

RELIC – More comprehensive toolkit for cryptographic pairings, but with a larger footprint
OpenSSL – General-purpose crypto library, not specialized for elliptic curve research or SNARKs

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 18, 2025 9:39pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a92cc785
Sep 18, 2025 2:10pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9706cb1d