RustCrypto / RustCrypto/elliptic-curves

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Description

This would enable each Curve to define optimal window sizes for efficient multiplication, instead of having users manually bench/guess.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating WnafGroup support and the current per-Curve multiplication configuration, then determine how each Curve should provide an optimal window size. Done means Curves can define those sizes without users manually benchmarking or guessing.

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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
25/100

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