

'Jerry Solinas deserves a raise' with Steve Weis
6 snips Oct 12, 2023
Returning champion Steve Weis discusses the origins of NIST curve parameter seeds, controversy surrounding NSA's curve selection, Jerry Solinas code, debate on using P-256 curve, mysterious story of missing seeds, NSA's backdooring of cryptography, speculation about OPM breach, and a funny story about encoded seeds.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Defining Curves in Cryptography
02:28 • 20min
Jerry Solinas Code and Curve 25519 Debate
22:23 • 16min
Debating the Use of P-256 Curve and P Curves in Cryptography
38:45 • 4min
The Story of Jerry Solinus and the Missing Seeds
43:00 • 2min
The NSA and Backdooring Cryptography
45:26 • 8min
Speculation and Theories about the OPM Breach and a Funny Story about Seeds
53:45 • 4min