RustCrypto / RustCrypto/crypto-bigint

`Pow` for `Wrapping`/`Checked`

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Description

It appears that neither of these types have the arithmetic for easily computing large powers (apart from shifts to emulate powers-of-two). Is this correct?

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. First locate the Wrapping and Checked arithmetic implementations and any existing power-related APIs, then clarify the desired Pow behavior and acceptance cases with maintainers before estimating completion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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