CurveForge Traits

This library provides a modular and extensible framework for working with elliptic curves, finite fields, and related algebraic structures in a cryptographically sound and performance-conscious manner.

Modules

• curve: Contains definitions and utilities for elliptic curve point types and their algebraic properties.
• curve_group: Implements group-related traits and operations for curve points
• curve_model: Provides abstraction for models for elliptic curves (e.g., Weierstrass or Montgomery forms) and their associated operations.
• finite_field: Manages arithmetic over finite fields which underlie elliptic curve operations.

Features

• Generic and trait-driven design for extensibility.
• Constant-time operations for cryptographic safety via the subtle crate.
• Strong typing using typenum and generic_array to enforce compile-time optimisations.

Dependencies

• generic_array – Enables compile-time generic array sizes.
• rand – Random number generation, suitable for cryptographic use.
• subtle – Ensures constant-time execution for comparisons and conditionals.
• typenum – Compile-time unsigned integer arithmetic.

TODO

• Replace Vec with a more controlled buffer strategy for certain writes to enhance performance and reduce dynamic allocation overhead.