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bochum-crypto/subexponential-ecdl
A repository accompanying a claimed algorithm for solving the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem in subexponential time. The README excerpt provides no details, so little can be said about implementation, language, or scope beyond what the title describes.
Why now: It was discussed on Hacker News because a subexponential-time algorithm for elliptic curve discrete logarithms would be significant news for cryptography, potentially undermining the security assumptions behind widely used elliptic curve cryptosystems.
Who it is for: Cryptographers and security researchers evaluating the mathematical claim's validity and practical impact.
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