ECDSA Curve Calculator

What is ECDSA?

Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is used to create digital signatures in cryptocurrencies. It provides strong security with smaller key sizes compared to RSA.

How It Works:

1. Generate a random 256-bit private key
2. Multiply by curve's generator point → public key
3. Sign message: hash(message) + private key → signature (r, s)
4. Verify: use public key to verify signature is valid

Curve Comparison:

Why Elliptic Curves?

• Smaller keys: 256-bit ECC ≈ 3072-bit RSA security
• Faster: Quicker signature generation/verification
• Less bandwidth: Smaller signatures and keys
• Battery friendly: Important for mobile devices