secp256k1 ☆
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Description:
Optimized C library for EC operations on curve secp256k1
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography elliptic-curve ecdsa blockchain security
Install: brew install secp256k1
About:
Secp256k1 is a highly optimized C library for elliptic curve operations on the secp256k1 curve. It provides robust support for ECDSA signatures and ECDH key exchanges, serving as a foundational cryptographic primitive for blockchain and cryptocurrency applications.
Key Features:
  • Highly optimized C implementation for performance
  • Support for ECDSA signing/verification and ECDH
  • Constant-time and side-channel resistant operations
  • Extensive test suite and modular build system
Use Cases:
  • Cryptocurrency wallet and node development
  • Custom blockchain protocol implementation
  • Secure messaging and key exchange systems
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSL – OpenSSL is a larger, general-purpose library that includes secp256k1 support, whereas this library is specialized and often faster for this specific curve.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 5:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP 585c8269
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